Homemade Bread
Nothing compares to the joy of making your own bread. The process is simple yet satisfying, and the results are a soft, warm loaf fresh from your own kitchen!
Equipment
- Oven
- Bread Pan
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups Warm water around 110°F
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Active dry yeast 1 standard packet
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until bubbles form.
- Mix in the flour, salt, and oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased bread pan. Let rise for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
This bread is incredibly versatile! Feel free to add herbs, seeds, or cheese to customize the flavor.