📖 Description
Stop spending money on store-bought bread! This homemade bread recipe is incredibly easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for beginners. No kneading, no eggs, and no butter required. With just a few simple pantry ingredients, you can make soft, fluffy, and delicious bread right at home. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or serving with your favorite meals. Once you try this, you’ll never buy bread again!
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1½ cups warm water (not hot)
- 2 tablespoons oil (any cooking oil)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Activate the Yeast (Optional if using instant yeast):
In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until slightly foamy. - Mix the Dough:
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and oil. Mix with a spoon until a sticky dough forms. No kneading required! - First Rise:
Cover the bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. - Shape the Dough:
Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into a loaf. Place it into a greased loaf pan. - Second Rise:
Cover and let it rise again for 20–30 minutes. - Bake:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown on top. - Cool & Serve:
Let the bread cool before slicing. Enjoy fresh and soft homemade bread!
💡 Tips
- Use lukewarm water (not hot) to avoid killing the yeast.
- If you don’t have a loaf pan, shape it into a round loaf and bake on a tray.
- Add herbs, garlic powder, or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze slices for longer storage.