Easy Homemade Bread: The Best Recipe for Fresh, Fluffy Loaves
Learn how to make easy homemade bread that is fresh, fluffy, and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet instant yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs or spices.
- Make sure the water is warm but not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Homemade Bread