All Season Bread
Perfectly versatile and irresistibly soft, All Season Bread is your go-to recipe for any occasion. Crafted with a balanced blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, this homemade bread achieves the ideal combination of wholesome texture and delicate flavor. Sweetened subtly with a touch of sugar and enriched with robust olive oil, this loaf is endlessly adaptable—allowing you to customize it with your favorite add-ins, like crunchy nuts, aromatic herbs, or chewy dried fruits. With just 20 minutes of prep and approachable kneading techniques, this recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Whether shaped into a rustic round or a classic loaf, this bread bakes to golden perfection with a soft crumb and a lightly crisp crust. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven, toasted with butter, or as the perfect companion to soups, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards year-round. Keywords: homemade bread recipe, all-purpose flour bread, whole wheat bread, adaptable bread recipe, easy bread baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cups optional add-ins (nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or fresh herbs)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
If using optional add-ins like nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or fresh herbs, gently knead them into the dough at this stage.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for 5–7 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat it in oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan or shape it into a free-form round and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover the shaped dough loosely with a kitchen towel and let it rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If desired, lightly brush the top of the dough with water or milk for a glossy crust, and sprinkle with seeds for decoration.
Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes, or until it is golden brown and 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 and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 2% | |
*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.
