Description
Experience the joy of baking with this easy homemade bread recipe. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this bread features a golden crust and soft, fluffy interior that will fill your home with irresistible aromas. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed fresh with butter, this versatile loaf is sure to impress family and friends. Let’s get started on your new favorite baking adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Bake Your Bread: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape risen dough into a loaf, place in greased pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg