Homemade Bread: Easy Tips for Deliciously Fresh Loaves
Learn how to make delicious homemade bread with these easy tips and recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar, then add yeast and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Allow the loaf to rise again until it reaches the top of the pan, about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crustier bread, add a pan of water to the oven while baking.
- Experiment with different flours like whole wheat or rye for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg