Description
Discover the joy of baking with this simple and satisfying homemade bread recipe! With just six pantry ingredients, you’ll create a deliciously soft loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying warm from the oven. The delightful aroma will fill your kitchen, making it a family favorite in no time. Plus, this bread freezes beautifully, ensuring you always have fresh bread on hand. Follow our easy steps to bring the warmth of homemade bread to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable)
- 4 – 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of honey or sugar. Let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Mix in remaining honey/sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour until combined.
- Gradually add more flour (½ cup at a time) until the dough pulls away from the sides and is smooth yet slightly sticky.
- Knead for about 4-5 minutes using a stand mixer or 5-8 minutes by hand until elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1½ hours).
- Punch down the dough and divide into two pieces. Shape into logs and place in greased loaf pans.
- Let rise again until above pan edges (45 minutes to 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 30–33 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–33 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (28g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg