Here’s a simple homemade loaf of bread recipe that gives you a soft interior and golden crust. Perfect for sandwiches or toast. 🍞
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup warm Water
- 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil or melted Butter
Instructions
1. Activate the yeast
In a bowl mix warm water, sugar, and yeast.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough
Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the dough
Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First rise
Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
5. Shape the loaf
Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
Place it in a greased loaf pan.
6. Second rise
Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
7. Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool
Let the bread cool before slicing.
Tips for Perfect Bread
- Use warm water, not hot, so the yeast stays active.
- Knead well for a soft and fluffy loaf.
- Brush the top with Butter after baking for a shiny crust.
⭐ Optional variations
- Add seeds like Sesame Seeds or Sunflower Seeds.
- Mix in herbs like Rosemary.
- Replace some flour with Whole Wheat Flour for a healthier loaf.
If you want, I can also share:
- No-knead artisan bread recipe
- 3-ingredient quick bread recipe
- Super soft milk bread loaf recipe.