Easy Homemade Bread: Discover the Joy of Baking at Home
Learn how to make easy homemade bread in your own kitchen, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 min
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with different flours for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Homemade Bread, Baking, Bread Recipe