Description
Homemade Bread is a delightful addition to any meal, offering a simple yet satisfying baking experience. This recipe uses just six pantry staples to create a soft, fluffy loaf with a golden crust that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying fresh out of the oven. With minimal effort and a bit of patience, you’ll have delicious bread ready to complement your favorite dishes. Plus, it freezes well, allowing you to prepare extra loaves for later use without sacrificing flavor or texture. Whether you’re a beginner baker or an experienced cook, this recipe makes it easy to enjoy freshly baked bread in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 4 – 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a bowl or stand mixer, combine yeast and warm water with a pinch of honey or sugar. Let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Stir in remaining honey or sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour until mixed.
- Gradually add more flour until dough pulls away from sides of the bowl; it should be smooth but slightly sticky.
- Knead for 4-5 minutes using a stand mixer or by hand for about 5-8 minutes on a floured surface.
- Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm area until doubled (about 1½ hours).
- Divide dough into two portions, shape into logs, and place in greased loaf pans.
- Cover and let rise again until about an inch above the pans (45 minutes to an hour).
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake loaves for about 30-33 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg