Description
Experience the delightful satisfaction of baking with this easy homemade bread recipe, ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers. With just a handful of everyday ingredients, you can create a soft and fluffy loaf boasting a golden crust that fills your home with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked bread. This versatile recipe allows you to customize flavors by incorporating herbs or cheese, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm with butter, served alongside soups or salads, or used for delicious sandwiches, this homemade bread is guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Active Dry Yeast
- Warm Water (110°F/43°C)
- Salt
- Sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water with sugar and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour mix.
- Transfer dough onto a floured surface; knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf; place in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover again and let rise for another 30-40 minutes until puffed up.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (28g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg