Homemade Bread Or Toast Recipe
Enjoy the comforting taste of homemade bread, perfectly baked to golden perfection, ideal for toasting and spreading with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Bread
Punch down the dough, then shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- 6
Second Rise
Cover the loaf with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Bake
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- 9
Cool
Remove from the oven, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
