Homemade Bread

Baking homemade bread is a rewarding experience that fills your home with warmth and a delicious aroma. This easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and provides a perfect crust and soft interior.

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Course: Bread

Cuisine: Various

Keyword: homemade bread, baking, bread recipe, fresh bread

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: loaf

Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups warm water
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil optional

Instructions

In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Add salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.
After rising, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
Place the shaped loaf into a greased bread pan.
Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g