Nothing beats the smell of homemade bread—instant cozy vibes 🥖💛
Here’s a simple, reliable, beginner-friendly bread recipe with soft inside and a golden crust.
Classic Homemade Bread 🍞
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110°F / warm, not hot)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 3–3½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Activate yeast
In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Mix dough
Stir in oil and salt. Add flour 1 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. - Knead
Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic
(or 5–6 minutes in a mixer). - First rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour). - Shape
Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan. - Second rise
Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes, until dough rises just above the pan. - Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes, until golden and sounds hollow when tapped. - Cool
Brush top with butter if desired. Cool before slicing (if you can wait 😄).
Bread Tips
- Too dense? Let it rise longer.
- Too dry? Add 1–2 tbsp more oil or butter.
- Softer crust? Cover with a towel while cooling.
Easy Variations
- 🌾 Half whole wheat (replace half the flour)
- 🧄 Garlic & herb (add Italian seasoning + garlic powder)
- 🍯 Honey butter bread (use honey instead of sugar)
If you want, I can:
- make this no-knead
- turn it into dinner rolls
- adjust for whole wheat or sourdough
- or scale it for multiple loaves
Fresh bread energy is undefeated 🥰
