Description
Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread is a nostalgic recipe that fills your kitchen with the enticing aroma of freshly baked goodness. With its golden crust and soft, fluffy interior, this bread is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a cozy snack. Easy to prepare, it brings back cherished family moments around the table with every delicious slice.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp baking oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine the activated yeast mixture with dry ingredients; add oil or melted butter and mix until shaggy.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough gently, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased pan. Let rise again until puffy (30 minutes). Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg