Description
Experience the heartwarming comfort of baking fresh homemade bread with simple ingredients and loving care.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add in Ingredients: Stir in salt and softened butter, then gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead to Perfection: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Shape the Loaf: Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Let rise for 30-40 minutes until domed.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 375°F.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Slice: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegetable oil or coconut oil. For a low-sugar loaf, reduce sugar to 1 tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg