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Homemade Bread Recipe

Homemade Bread Recipe

4.9 from 20 reviews

Learn how to make delicious Homemade Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This classic bread recipe is perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or enjoying fresh with butter.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

  • 2 cups warm water (105115 degrees)
  • 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 Tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 45 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine yeast, warm water, and a pinch of sugar or honey. Allow to rest until foamy.
  2. Add remaining ingredients: Mix in sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Gradually add more flour until dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. Knead the dough: Mix or knead for 4-5 minutes until smooth.
  4. First rise: Allow dough to double in size in a greased bowl, about 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Shape and second rise: Divide dough, shape into loaves, and let rise again until doubled.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven and bake loaves until golden brown.
  7. Cool and store: Brush with butter, cool, and store once completely cooled.

Notes

  • You can customize by adding seeds or oats to the top before baking for extra flavor and texture.
  • For a softer crust, cover loaves with a clean kitchen towel as they cool.

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