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Juicy, golden-brown homemade bread displayed on a wooden cutting board.

Best Homemade Bread Recipe

This classic homemade bread is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy warm, freshly baked bread with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine Homemade
Servings 8 slices
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1.5 cups lukewarm water around 105-115°F or 40-46°C
  • 1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar

Instructions
 

  • Mix warm water and honey, then add yeast and let sit until foamy.
  • Add flour and salt, then mix until shaggy dough forms.
  • Cover and let rise in warm place for 12-18 hours.
  • Punch down, shape into loaf, and let rise for 30-60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven with Dutch oven, invert dough, score, and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a crustier loaf, bake with a covered Dutch oven and score the top before baking.
Keyword Baking, bread, Yeast