Description
Discover the joy of baking with this simple Homemade Bread recipe, made with just six pantry-friendly ingredients. This delightful white bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying warm right out of the oven. Its soft and fluffy texture makes it a versatile companion for any meal, from family dinners to casual brunches. Plus, it freezes beautifully, ensuring you always have fresh bread available when you need it. Customize the flavor by adding your favorite herbs or spices to make this loaf uniquely yours!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 4 – 5 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yeast and warm water with a pinch of honey or sugar; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the remaining honey or sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour until combined.
- Gradually add more flour until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
- Knead for 4-5 minutes using a stand mixer or by hand on a floured surface.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1.5 hours).
- Prepare two greased loaf pans; punch down dough and divide into two portions.
- Shape each portion into loaves and place in pans; cover and let rise again for about 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-33 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg