Homemade Bread: Easy Tips for Perfect Loaves Every Time
Learn how to make delicious homemade bread with easy tips and tricks for achieving perfect loaves every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, salt, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with adding herbs or seeds for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg