Easy Homemade Bread: The Best Recipe for Fresh, Warm Loaves
This easy homemade bread recipe yields fresh, warm loaves that are perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs to the dough.
- Ensure your water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Easy Homemade Bread, Bread Recipe, Fresh Bread