Description
Bread is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. With these quick and easy bread recipes, you can create a delightful loaf in no time, perfect for breakfast, dinner, or snacking. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen and impressing family and friends with minimal effort. Get ready to enjoy homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- 1. Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt until smooth.
- 3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mix. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4. Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. Let It Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- 6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into a loaf or rolls, let rise again briefly, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg