Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade bread with this simple recipe. This basic white sandwich loaf is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying on its own. With just a few staple ingredients, you can create a fresh loaf of bread right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the salt and oil, then stir in the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise the Dough: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Bake: Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, place in a greased loaf pan, let rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For whole wheat bread, substitute up to 2 cups of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Add herbs, seeds, or shredded cheese to customize the flavor.
- This recipe also works well shaped into rolls or freeform rounds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
