Description
Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread with this quick and easy recipe. Perfect for busy cooks, this homemade bread requires minimal preparation and uses basic pantry ingredients. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish, making sandwiches, or enjoying it toasted with butter, this versatile bread will impress your family and friends. Dive into the world of baking with this delightful recipe that guarantees delicious results every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (25g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C, about 360ml)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or oil, melted (30ml)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast mixture along with melted butter or oil.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape dough as desired, let rise again for 30 minutes, then 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 (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg