Description
This is an easy homemade bread recipe that yields soft and fluffy bread.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour while mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a cloth. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store bread in an airtight container.
- Use warm water, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- Feel free to add herbs or seeds for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy homemade bread