Description
Indulge in the warmth of Easy Homemade Bread, a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas. This foolproof recipe yields a golden-crusted loaf with a soft, fluffy interior, perfect for slathering with butter or making delicious sandwiches. Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying bread-making for the first time, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (360ml)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in salt and half of the flour until mixed. Gradually add more flour until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape Your Loaf: Gently punch down risen dough, shape into a loaf by rolling tightly from one end to another.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Let shaped loaf rise for another 30 minutes in a greased pan before baking for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, experiment with herbs or cheese. - Store leftover bread in a paper bag at room temperature for up to two days; reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F (175°C).