Homemade Bread Recipe 🍞
There’s something incredibly satisfying about the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen. This homemade bread recipe is simple, rewarding, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, you’ll love how easy it is to make this soft, fluffy bread from scratch.
Ingredients:
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 🍞
- 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar 🍬
- 2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°F) 💧
- 1 tablespoon salt 🧂
- 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups bread flour 🌾
- 2 tablespoons canola oil 🌻
Directions:
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar in warm water. Let the mixture stand until bubbles form on the surface. This usually takes about 5-10 minutes. 🍶
2️⃣ Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour. 🍚
3️⃣ Combine Ingredients: Stir the canola oil into the yeast mixture. Pour this into the flour mixture and beat until smooth. 🥣
4️⃣ Form the Dough: Gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. Mix well until the dough is smooth and elastic. 🌾
5️⃣ Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. 💪
6️⃣ Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. ⏳
7️⃣ Shape the Loaves: Punch the dough down. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place them in two greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. 📏
8️⃣ Bake the Bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 30-35 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from the pans and let cool on wire racks. 🔥
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rising Time: 2.5 hours
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Calories: 160 per slice
Servings: 2 loaves
Enjoy your homemade bread with your favorite spread or use it for sandwiches. It’s perfect for any meal or just a cozy day at home. Happy baking! 🍞
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Homemade Bread Recipe 🍞
- Total Time: 3hr 25min
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 🍞
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar 🍬
2–1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°F) 💧
1 tablespoon salt 🧂
6–1/4 to 6-3/4 cups bread flour 🌾
2 tablespoons canola oil 🌻
Instructions
1️⃣ In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on the surface. 🍶
2️⃣ Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 3 cups flour in another bowl. 🍚
3️⃣ Stir oil into the yeast mixture; pour into the flour mixture and beat until smooth. 🥣
4️⃣ Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. Mix well until dough is smooth and elastic. 🌾
5️⃣ Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. 💪
6️⃣ Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. ⏳
7️⃣ Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in two greased 9×5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. 📏
8️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. 🔥
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 35min
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 Kcal