Homemade Bread: The Best Recipe for Fresh, Fluffy Loaves
Learn how to bake homemade bread that is soft, fluffy, and deliciously fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 and 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until bubbly.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the mixture. Mix until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased bread pan.
- Let the loaf rise again until it puffs up, about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For softer crust, cover the bread with a kitchen towel as it cools.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Bread