Homemade Bread: The Best Easy Recipe for Perfect Loaves
Learn how to make delicious homemade bread with this easy recipe. Perfect for all occasions!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf.
- Place into a greased loaf pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment by adding herbs or cheese to the dough for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Bread, Easy Bread Recipe, Bread Baking