Add Ins Bread
Elevate your bread-baking game with this customizable "Add Ins Bread" recipe, a versatile and easy-to-make loaf that's perfect for home bakers of all skill levels. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and olive oil, this bread allows you to unleash your creativity by mixing in your favorite add-ins, such as crunchy nuts, hearty seeds, savory cheese, sweet dried fruits, or fragrant fresh herbs. The result is a soft, golden loaf with bursts of flavor and texture in every bite. This bread is perfect for sandwiches, as a dinner side, or as the star of your next charcuterie board. With minimal prep time and detailed step-by-step instructions, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of simplicity and customization. Discover the joy of baking fresh bread tailored to your taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup optional add-ins (e.g., chopped nuts, seeds, shredded cheese, dried fruits, or fresh herbs)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup of flour for later adjustments.
Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
Gradually mix in your chosen add-ins, such as nuts, seeds, cheese, or dried fruits, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle in the reserved flour a little at a time until the dough comes together and is soft but not sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes by hand or 5-7 minutes with the stand mixer, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan or shape it into a freeform round for baking on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Cover the shaped dough loosely and let it rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until it has puffed up significantly.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). When ready, bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.8 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2768 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.7 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.8 g | ||
| Protein | 80.2 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 1265 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
