Description
A simple and easy bread recipe for beginners.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use warm water, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- For a crusty loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy bread recipes for beginners