Pinky swear, this is the only bread recipe I’ve been successful with
This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a simple and easy-to-follow recipe to make delicious bread at home. With just a few ingredients and some basic kitchen tools, you can make two loaves of bread that are perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just as a snack. The bread is soft, fluffy, and has a slightly sweet taste that is sure to please everyone. Follow the instructions carefully, and you’ll have freshly baked bread in no time!
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 5½ cups |
| Warm water | 2 cups |
| Salt | 1½ teaspoons |
| Vegetable (or olive) oil | 1/4 cup |
| Granulated sugar (can also do less, if desired) | 1/4 cup |
| Yeast | 1½ tablespoons |
Instructions:
- Combine warm water and sugar, ensuring the sugar dissolves. Add yeast to the mixture and let it proof until foamy. Mix in the oil once the yeast has proofed.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, coating both sides with oil.
- Allow the dough to rise for one hour.
- After rising, deflate the dough and shape it into loaves.
- Put the shaped dough into greased 2 bread pans.
- Let the dough rise for an additional 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the loaves for approximately 30 minutes.
- While the bread is still warm, brush the tops with butter.
