Easy to Make Bread
Discover the joy of homemade baking with our "Easy to Make Bread" recipe, perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. With just six pantry-friendly ingredients—like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and a touch of sugar—this recipe creates a soft, fluffy loaf with minimal effort. The simple kneading technique and two gentle rises ensure a perfectly airy texture, while the golden crust adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under two hours, this versatile bread is ideal for sandwiches, toast, or as a warm, comforting side to your favorite meals. Whether you're an everyday baker or trying bread-making for the first time, this foolproof recipe will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is frothy and bubbly.
Add the salt, vegetable oil, and 3 cups of the all-purpose flour to the bowl. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gradually add the remaining 0.5 cups of flour, kneading for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 60 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Punch the dough down and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pan with a towel and allow the dough to rise again for 30 minutes until it rises just above the edge of the pan.
Toward the end of the second rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3551 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.2 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 593 mg | 13% | |
*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.
