Homemade Bread: Easy Recipes for Heartwarming Comfort Food
Discover the joy of baking with our easy homemade bread recipes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the dough in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with different flours for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg