Description
Experience the joy of baking with this quick and easy homemade bread recipe! Perfect for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike, this delightful loaf requires minimal time and effort while delivering a warm, crusty exterior and soft, fluffy interior. With a handful of simple ingredients, you can impress your family and guests with freshly baked bread in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (500g)
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons or 7g)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (12g)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (6g)
- 1 ½ cups Warm Water (360ml) at about 110°F (43°C)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Gradually stir in the warm water until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough gently, shape as desired, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let it rise again for about 15-20 minutes while preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg