Description
Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread is a heartwarming recipe that fills your home with the delightful aroma of freshly baked goodness. This easy-to-follow method yields a beautifully golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior, making it perfect for breakfast with butter or as the foundation for delicious sandwiches. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this comforting loaf that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 ? cups warm water (110?F / 43?C) (360ml)
- 2 ? tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (12g)
- 2 tsp kosher salt (12g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the risen dough gently, shape it into a loaf or divide into rolls, and place in a greased loaf pan or on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover again and let rise until doubled?about another 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: <0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg