Homemade Bread: The Best Soft and Flavorful Loaf Ever!
Learn how to make the best homemade bread that is soft and full of flavor!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add olive oil, salt, and flour to the mixture and stir 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 or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding herbs or garlic to the dough.
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Bread, Soft Bread, Bread Recipe