Description
A soft, flavorful homemade bread that’s easy enough for beginners and customizable for any flavor twist.
Ingredients
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant dry yeast
1½ tsp salt
1½ cups warm water (100°F)
1 tbsp sugar or honey
1½ tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Combine warm water, sugar or honey, and yeast in a bowl and let sit until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Mix in flour and salt, add oil. Stir until dough forms.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, let rise 1 hour.
Punch dough, shape into loaf, set in greased pan. Cover again for 20–30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F, bake for 30–35 minutes.
Cool on rack before slicing.
Notes
Substitute honey with maple syrup for deeper flavor.
Add seeds, fruit, or herbs to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade bread recipes, no knead bread, beginner bread baking