Beginner-Friendly Homemade Bread Recipe for the Best Fresh Loaf
Learn how to make a delicious and easy homemade bread that is perfect for beginners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture, then gradually stir in the flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add herbs or garlic to the dough.
- Make sure your water is not too hot, or it may kill the yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg