High-Altitude Bread Made Easy

Combine water and yeast, allowing the mixture to become frothy and bubbly over a period of 10 minutes.

Combine flour, coconut oil, sugar, salt, and the yeast-water mixture in a bowl, stirring until well incorporated. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it reaches a smooth, elastic consistency, taking approximately 15 minutes to achieve this.

Transfer the dough to a large, lightly oiled bowl and gently rotate it to ensure even coating. Cover the bowl with a clean towel, creating a warm environment for the dough to rise and expand in volume, typically doubling its size within 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent the bread from sticking.

Punch down the dough and place it on a lightly floured surface, shaping it into a loaf. Gently position the dough into the prepared pan and cover it with a damp cloth, allowing it to rise once more until it has doubled in volume, usually taking about 30 minutes.

Remove the cloth and bake the bread in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, resulting in an Italian-style loaf, or bake for 45 minutes to achieve a sandwich-style bread.