Description
A simple yet effective recipe for baking bread at home.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- You can add herbs or cheese for variations.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy bread recipes, homemade bread, baking bread