Homemade Bread: Easy Recipes for Delicious, Fresh Loaves
Learn how to make homemade bread with these easy recipes that will fill your home with the delightful aroma of fresh loaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 and ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add olive oil, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Experiment with different flour types for unique flavors.
- Add herbs or cheese for a twist on traditional bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg