Description
A simple and comforting homemade bread recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. This soft, fluffy bread has a slightly sweet flavor and golden brown crust. Made with basic ingredients like warm water, flour, and yeast, it’s the perfect recipe for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups warm water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil recommended)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine the warm water, sugar, salt, and yeast. Let the yeast proof until it bubbles, about 5 minutes.
- Using the dough hook, start adding the flour one cup at a time until the dough comes together and forms a soft dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball.
- Coat a large bowl with oil and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans. Punch the dough down to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a flat surface and divide it into two equal parts.
- Roll each section of dough into a loaf and place them into the prepared pans. Let the dough rise again until doubled, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaves for 30-35 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Be sure the water is warm but not hot, as very hot water can kill the yeast.
- You can substitute olive oil with other oils like vegetable or canola oil.
- For an extra soft crust, you can brush the tops of the loaves with butter after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg