Easy Yeast Bread with Variations
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers, this **Easy Yeast Bread with Variations** is your go-to recipe for warm, homemade loaves that rise and bake to perfection every time. With a simple mix of pantry staples—flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil—you'll create a soft, fluffy bread with a golden crust in just 2 hours. The recipe is endlessly versatile, offering creative variations like aromatic Herb Bread, indulgent Cheese Bread, or sweet and spiced Cinnamon Raisin Bread, making each loaf uniquely yours. Whether you're crafting elegant dinner rolls, a hearty sandwich loaf, or a savory snack, this recipe delivers flawless results with minimal effort. Pair your freshly baked bread with soups, salads, or spreads, and enjoy the unbeatable aroma and taste of homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams All-purpose flour
- 360 milliliters Warm water (approximately 110°F/43°C)
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 15 grams Granulated sugar
- 8 grams Salt
- 30 milliliters Olive oil (or any neutral oil)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes frothy.
Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once a dough forms, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air bubbles. Shape the dough into a loaf or desired shape and transfer it to a greased or parchment-lined baking pan.
Cover and let the dough rise again for 20-30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and the top is golden brown.
Cool the bread on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3158 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.0 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 656 mg | 14% | |
*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.
