Description
Experience the joy of baking with this simple and delightful homemade bread recipe that brings comfort and warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) Yeast
- 1 ½ cups Warm water
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix the yeast with warm water until it bubbles. Combine both mixtures, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead: Dust your surface with flour and transfer the dough. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough into a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape and Second Rise: Punch down the risen dough, shape it, and place it on a greased baking sheet or Dutch oven. Cover again and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding herbs, cheese, or dried fruits to the dough. Store bread in a paper bag for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade bread, baking bread, easy bread recipe, comfort food