Description
This is an easy bread recipe perfect for beginners. You’ll enjoy making your own bread at home with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add salt and olive oil to the mixture.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Use a kitchen towel to cover the dough while it rises.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour during kneading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy bread recipes, beginner bread recipe, homemade bread