Here’s a simple, reliable Homemade Bread recipe — soft inside, golden crust, and perfect for beginners 🍞✨
🍞 Easy Homemade Bread
🛒 Ingredients (1 loaf)
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar.
- Sprinkle yeast over the top.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
(If it doesn’t foam, the yeast may be inactive.)
2️⃣ Make the Dough
- Add oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour.
- Mix until combined.
- Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
3️⃣ Knead
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
(Or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 5–6 minutes.)
4️⃣ First Rise
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl.
- Cover with a towel.
- Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5️⃣ Shape & Second Rise
- Punch down dough.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes, until puffy.
6️⃣ Bake
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.
- Bread should sound hollow when tapped.
7️⃣ Cool
- Remove from pan and cool on a rack before slicing.
💡 Tips
- For softer crust: brush top with butter right after baking.
- For crispier crust: place a small pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Add herbs, garlic, or shredded cheese for flavor variations.
If you’d like, I can also give you a no-knead homemade bread recipe that’s even easier and requires almost no work.
