Description
A simple and rewarding recipe for homemade bread that anyone can make.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 4 cups (500 grams)
 - Warm water: 1 and 1/2 cups (360 milliliters)
 - Active dry yeast: 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
 - Sugar: 2 tablespoons (25 grams)
 - Salt: 1 and 1/2 teaspoons (9 grams)
 - Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters)
 
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
 - Mix the dry ingredients (flour and salt).
 - Combine wet ingredients (warm water and sugar) and activate the yeast.
 - Form the dough by mixing the yeast mixture with dry ingredients and olive oil.
 - Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes.
 - Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1-2 hours.
 - Shape the dough into a loaf.
 - Let the shaped loaf rise for another 30-45 minutes.
 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
 - Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes.
 - Cool the bread before slicing and enjoy.
 
Notes
- Use warm water to activate the yeast.
 - Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
 - Don’t skip the kneading step.
 - Be patient with the rising times.
 - Avoid opening the oven door frequently while baking.
 
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
 - Cook Time: 30 minutes
 - Category: Baking
 - Method: Baking
 - Cuisine: American
 
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: 22g
 - Fiber: 1g
 - Protein: 4g
 - Cholesterol: 0mg
 
Keywords: homemade bread, easy bread recipe, baking bread