Low Sodium Homemade Bread
Discover the joy of baking with this easy, healthy, and irresistibly soft Low Sodium Homemade Bread recipe! Perfect for anyone seeking a heart-healthy alternative, this bread skips the excessive salt without sacrificing flavor. Sweetened naturally with a touch of honey and enriched with unsalted butter, the dough is kneaded to perfection until smooth and springy. After two gentle rises, it bakes to a beautiful golden brown with a tender crumb that’s ideal for sandwiches, toast, or as a complementary side to your favorite soups and salads. With only a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour and active dry yeast, this low sodium bread is as simple as it is satisfying, customizable with an optional salt substitute for just the right balance. Whether you're a seasoned baker or trying homemade bread for the first time, this recipe guarantees a wholesome, bakery-fresh loaf that's perfect for every day.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt substitute (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and honey. Stir gently and allow it to sit for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy which indicates the yeast is activated.
Step 2
Add the melted butter to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, blend together the all-purpose flour and the optional salt substitute if using. Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, stirring well with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, until the dough begins to come together.
Step 4
Continue to knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium speed for the same amount of time.
Step 5
Lightly coat a large bowl with vegetable oil and place the dough in it, turning the dough to coat it in the oil.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 7
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to deflate it. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
Step 8
Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover it with the towel again and let it rise for another 30 minutes until it has doubled in size.
Step 9
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 10
Bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Step 11
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (853.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1930.1 |
| Total Fat 40.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 340.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.1g | |
| Protein 46.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 66.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2459.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories