Description
Easiest Yeast Bread is a simple recipe for homemade bread that fills your kitchen with the aroma of freshly baked bread. Perfect for both novice and seasoned bakers.
Ingredients
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoon) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add salt and olive oil (if using) to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for 1-2 minutes on a lightly floured surface if desired.
4. Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about one hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough to release air bubbles, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
6. Cover the shaped dough and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cooled bread wrapped in plastic or foil at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze sliced bread in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams