Description
Experience the joy of baking with this incredibly simple and delicious homemade bread recipe. Made with just six pantry staples, this white bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches or as a warm side to any meal. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe will help you create a loaf that impresses everyone. With its delightful aroma filling your kitchen, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of serving fresh-baked bread to your family and friends. Plus, it freezes beautifully, ensuring you’ll always have a slice of comfort food at hand!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable)
- 4 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of honey/sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the remaining honey/sugar, salt, oil, and three cups of flour. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add more flour until dough pulls away from the bowl but remains slightly sticky.
- Knead for 4–5 minutes using a stand mixer or by hand until elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover; let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1.5 hours).
- Punch down the dough, divide into two portions, shape into logs, and place in greased loaf pans.
- Cover and allow for a second rise (45 minutes to 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 30–33 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg