Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade bread with this easy recipe. This classic sandwich bread is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water and sugar in a bowl. Add yeast, let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Mix in olive oil, flour, and salt. Knead for 8-10 minutes.
- Rise the Dough: Place dough in an oiled bowl, let it rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into a loaf, let rise in a pan for 30 minutes. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a softer crust, brush the top with melted butter post-baking.
- You can substitute some all-purpose flour with whole wheat for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
