Easy Homemade Bread
This easy homemade bread recipe yields a soft, fluffy loaf perfect for sandwiches or toast. Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make it ideal for beginners.
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Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sound when tapped.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a crustier bread, place a pan of water in the oven while baking to create steam.