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Homemade Bread Recipe

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A simple and fool-proof homemade white bread recipe using only six basic pantry ingredients. This recipe yields two soft, fluffy loaves perfect for sandwiches or freezing.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (105–115 °F / 40–46 °C)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup honey or sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil (canola, vegetable, or melted butter)
  • 4 to 5½ cups all-purpose or bread flour

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or mixer, combine yeast, warm water, and a pinch of sugar or honey. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Add the remaining honey (or sugar), salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Mix together, then add another cup. Continue adding flour ½ cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes (or 5–8 minutes by hand) until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
  4. Grease a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1½ hours.
  5. Punch down the dough, divide it into two, shape each into a log, and place in greased 9×5″ pans.
  6. Cover and let the loaves rise for 45–60 minutes, until the dough rises about 1″ above the pans.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and bake for 30–33 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  8. Invert the loaves onto a rack, brush the tops with butter, and let them cool at least 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Can be made with honey or sugar based on preference.
  • Adjust flour depending on dough consistency and humidity.
  • Brush with butter after baking for a soft crust.
  • Store loaves in airtight bags or freeze for later use.

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