Description
Homemade bread is a delightful culinary journey that fills your kitchen with warmth and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness. This easy recipe yields a golden-brown loaf with a crusty exterior and soft, fluffy interior, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying warm with butter. Whether you?re a novice or an experienced baker, this straightforward guide will help you effortlessly master the art of bread-making and impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (around 110?F / 43?C)
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix warm water with yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Make a well in the flour mixture and add the yeast mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- After rising, punch down the dough gently, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan or on parchment-lined trays.
- Let it rise again for about 30 minutes before baking at 375?F (190?C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg