Description
Experience the joy of homemade bread with this simple and satisfying recipe that delivers a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 2 cups Warm water (around 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine 1 packet of yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 cups of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of flour and 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Incorporate yeast mixture: Pour the activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil or melted butter as you stir to combine.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the loaf: Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, place it into a greased pan, cover, and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat and bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool down: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Make-ahead Tip: Prep the dough the night before and let it rise slowly in the fridge for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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