Description
A heartwarming recipe for fluffy homemade bread that brings back cherished memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (110-120°F)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and frothy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Pour in the yeast mixture. Turn the mixer to medium and knead until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 8-10 minutes. The dough should feel soft and elastic.
- Roll the dough into a tight ball and transfer it to a greased bowl. Cover it loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise in a dark, warm, draft-free place for 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once risen, gently deflate the dough and shape it into a log that fits a 9×5 loaf pan. Cover loosely again with plastic wrap and let rise for another 50-60 minutes, until doubled.
- About 20 minutes before the second rise is complete, preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Brush the crust with melted butter. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing it and transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Timing is key; don’t rush the rises for the best texture. Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg