Low Sodium Homemade Bread
Discover the perfect balance of health and flavor with this Low Sodium Homemade Bread recipe! Crafted for those seeking a heart-healthy alternative, this bread is soft, fluffy, and packed with wholesome goodness. Featuring simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, honey, and unsalted butter, it eliminates traditional sodium-heavy elements while maintaining rich, comforting taste. With an optional salt substitute for customization and a straightforward preparation process, this recipe is ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Whether enjoyed as toast, sandwiches, or a side for soups and salads, this golden loaf is a versatile addition to your kitchen. Plus, with just 20 minutes of prep time and a warm homemade aroma that fills your home, it’s a bread-making experience you’ll savor time and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt substitute (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and honey. Stir gently and allow it to sit for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy which indicates the yeast is activated.
Add the melted butter to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, blend together the all-purpose flour and the optional salt substitute if using. Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, stirring well with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, until the dough begins to come together.
Continue to knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium speed for the same amount of time.
Lightly coat a large bowl with vegetable oil and place the dough in it, turning the dough to coat it in the oil.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to deflate it. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover it with the towel again and let it rise for another 30 minutes until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 340.6 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 2459 mg | 52% | |
*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.
