Homemade Bread

Name: Homemade Bread
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups (410 g) bread flour; 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast; 2 tsp sugar; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water, about 110°F; 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter, plus more for the bowl

Seasoned recipe · Published October 30, 2026

A simple, soft white sandwich loaf with a golden crust. No special equipment needed.

Serves: 12Prep: 3 hrCook: 35 minTotal: 3 hr 35 min

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups (410 g) bread flour
2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water, about 110°F
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter, plus more for the bowl

Method

Whisk flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add water and oil and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead on a floured counter 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm spot 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
Press out the air, shape into a log and place seam-down in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and rise 45 minutes until it crowns above the rim.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 35 minutes until deep golden and it sounds hollow when tapped (200°F / 93°C inside).
Cool in the pan 5 minutes, then on a rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Tips

Warm water should feel like a comfortable bath. Water that is too hot kills the yeast.

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