Bread Recipe

This soft and fluffy homemade bread recipe is perfect for beginners. With a light, tender crumb and a golden crust, this bread is ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying warm with butter. It’s easy to make, deliciously soft, and far better than store-bought loaves. Find more healthy and tasty Bread Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 6 cups bread flour

Directions

• In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until creamy and foamy.
• Add oil and salt to the yeast mixture.
• Mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat all sides. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
• Punch the dough down and knead for a few minutes.
• Divide the dough in half and shape into loaves.
• Place each loaf into a greased 9×5-inch pan. Cover and let rise until the dough is about 1 inch above the pan (about 30 minutes).
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake the loaves for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from pans and cool on wire racks before slicing.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Additional Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
• Servings: 24
• Yield: 2 loaves