Homemade Bread
This homemade bread is soft, flavorful, and perfect for any meal. Easy to prepare and bake, it brings the comforting aroma of fresh bread straight to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Make a well in the flour mixture and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until the dough begins to come together, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until the dough has risen above the pan edges.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a crispier crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking to create steam. Delicious served warm with butter or as sandwich bread.
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