Classic Homemade Bread
This classic homemade bread is perfect for sandwiches or as a side to any meal. With a crispy crust and soft interior, it's a delightful addition to your dining table.
This recipe is breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include sugar, all-purpose flour, warm water, salt.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add the olive oil, salt, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf, then place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf again and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.