Easy Homemade Bread Recipe – Quick, Simple, and Delicious
Easy Homemade Bread Recipe – Quick, Simple, and Delicious
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven—it’s warm, comforting, and always feels like home. If you’ve ever struggled with bread recipes before, this one is here to change that. It’s simple, reliable, and produces two loaves of soft, golden bread that taste just as good as they look. This is the kind of recipe you’ll want to make again and again, whether for sandwiches, toast, or just warm slices slathered with butter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1.5 tbsp yeast
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 5.5 cups flour (all-purpose works perfectly)
Instructions
- Proof the Yeast: Dissolve sugar in warm water. Add yeast and let proof until foamy.
- Add Oil: Once proofed, stir in the vegetable oil.
- Mix the Dough: In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Add dry mixture to wet mixture one cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead: Turn the dough out and knead for 3–5 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, turn once to coat, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape: Punch down the dough and shape into loaves. Place in greased bread pans.
- Second Rise: Let rise for 30–40 minutes until doubled.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
- Finish: Brush tops with butter while warm.
Tips & Tricks
- If your kitchen is cool, let the dough rise in a slightly warm oven (turned off) to help it along.
- For a richer flavor, replace part of the all-purpose flour with bread flour.
- Add sesame seeds or oats on top before baking for extra texture.
- Slice and freeze one loaf to enjoy fresh bread anytime.
Serving Suggestions
This bread is perfect for everything from morning toast with jam to hearty sandwiches. It’s soft, slightly sweet, and has just the right chew—making it a family favorite you’ll want to bake weekly.
