Description
A simple and delicious recipe for making bread.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- You can add herbs or seeds to the dough for extra flavor.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bread, homemade bread, easy bread recipe