Homemade Bread Recipe

May 06th, 2020 00:26:23 AMRecipesAdmin

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 2 1/4 cups warm water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 5 1/2 – 6 1/2 cups flour
• butter for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer dissolve the yeast in the warm water with a pinch of sugar. When the yeast is bubbly and foamy add the sugar salt oil and 4 cups flour and mix until smooth.
2. Add remaining flour ½ cup at a time to form a soft smooth dough. The dough should stick just slightly to your finger when touched but not be overly sticky. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth then roll into a ball.
3. Place the dough in an oiled bowl turn over once to coat the top with oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise one hour or until doubled.
4. When the dough has risen punch it down gently and divide in half. Roll each half of the dough into a long rectangle about 8 inches wide. Roll the dough up starting at the short edge to form a cylinder that is approximately 8 inches wide. Repeat with remaining dough.
5. Place the dough seam side down into lightly greased bread pans and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise one hour or until the dough is ½ – 1 inch higher than the top of the pan.
6. Preheat the oven to 375. Bake 30-35 minutes or the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Brush with melted butter if desired. Remove to a cooling rack and cool before slicing. MAKES 2 LOAVES.

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