Homemade Bread Made Easy: Freshly Baked Perfection at Home
Learn how to make homemade bread with this easy recipe that results in freshly baked perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil, and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crusty bread, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Bread, Baking, Easy Recipes