Easy to Make Bread

Discover the joy of homemade baking with our "Easy to Make Bread" recipe, perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. With just six pantry-friendly ingredients—like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and a touch of sugar—this recipe creates a soft, fluffy loaf with minimal effort. The simple kneading technique and two gentle rises ensure a perfectly airy texture, while the golden crust adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under two hours, this versatile bread is ideal for sandwiches, toast, or as a warm, comforting side to your favorite meals. Whether you're an everyday baker or trying bread-making for the first time, this foolproof recipe will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is frothy and bubbly.

Step 3

Add the salt, vegetable oil, and 3 cups of the all-purpose flour to the bowl. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gradually add the remaining 0.5 cups of flour, kneading for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 60 minutes or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Punch the dough down and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 7

Cover the loaf pan with a towel and allow the dough to rise again for 30 minutes until it rises just above the edge of the pan.

Step 8

Toward the end of the second rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 9

Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(789.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1869.3

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3550.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 348.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 46.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 59.1mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 593.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.8%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 75.2%