Here’s a simple, soft, and fluffy Homemade Bread recipe you can make from scratch 🍞✨
🍞 Homemade Bread
⏱ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Rise: 1–2 hours
- Bake: 25–30 minutes
🍽 Serves
- 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
🧾 Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1¼ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate Yeast
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast.
- Let it sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2️⃣ Make Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture and oil.
- Mix until dough forms.
3️⃣ Knead
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- (Or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 5–6 minutes.)
4️⃣ First Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl.
- Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
- Let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
5️⃣ Shape & Second Rise
- Punch down the dough.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until doubled.
6️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Tap the bottom—it should sound hollow.
7️⃣ Cool
- Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
🌟 Tips for Perfect Homemade Bread
- Use warm water, not hot—too hot kills yeast.
- Don’t skip kneading—helps develop gluten for soft bread.
- For extra soft crust, brush with melted butter after baking.
- Store in a bread box or airtight container to stay fresh.
🍞 Variations
- Garlic Herb Bread: Add 1–2 tsp garlic powder & herbs to dough.
- Whole Wheat Bread: Substitute 1½ cups flour with whole wheat flour.
- Cheesy Bread: Add shredded cheese before the second rise.
