Easy Homemade Bread Recipe: The Best Loaf for Comforting Meals
A simple and delicious homemade bread recipe that’s perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- For a softer crust, brush the loaf with butter after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: EASY HOMEMADE BREAD RECIPE