Homemade Bread Recipe
Enjoy fresh, homemade bread with this simple and rewarding recipe that yields warm, crusty loaves.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups warm water ((474g))
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar ((85g honey, 50g sugar))
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons oil ((30 ml))
- 4 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour ((500g-688g))
Instructions
- Mix yeast, warm water, and a pinch of honey; let sit 5-10 min until foamy. Add remaining honey, salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; mix.
- Add more flour gradually until dough pulls away from bowl sides. Knead for 4-5 min until smooth.
- Let dough rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours. Shape into loaves, place in greased pans.
- Cover and let rise 45 min to 1 hour until 1 inch above pans. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 30-33 min until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality flour and fresh yeast.