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Homemade Bread Recipe

Enjoy fresh, homemade bread with this simple and rewarding recipe that yields warm, crusty loaves.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 2 loaves
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2 cups warm water (474g)
  • 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar (85g honey, 50g sugar)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 Tablespoons oil (30 ml)
  • 4 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour (500g-688g)

Instructions
 

  • Mix yeast, warm water, and a pinch of honey; let sit 5-10 mins until foamy. Add remaining honey, salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; mix.
  • Add more flour gradually until dough pulls away from bowl sides. Knead for 4-5 mins until smooth.
  • Let dough rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours. Shape into loaves, place in greased pans.
  • Cover and let rise 45 mins to 1 hour until 1 inch above pans. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake for 30-33 mins until golden brown. Cool before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use fresh yeast and measure flour accurately.
Keyword bread, homemade, Yeast