Description
Delicious homemade bread that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 6 cups bread flour
Instructions
- Prepare Yeast Mixture: Dissolve sugar in warm water, stir in yeast, and let proof for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix Dough: Add oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
- Knead: Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape & Second Rise: Punch down, divide into two loaves, and place in oiled pans. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake loaves for 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the water is at the right temperature for the yeast to activate properly.
- For best results, let the bread cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg