Quick and Easy Homemade Bread Recipe

This Easy Homemade Bread Recipe went viral for a reason...it's simple and delicious! Enjoy the taste of homemade bread with sandwiches, French toast, grilled cheese, or avocado toast. This staple recipe will be one you'll want to share with family and friends!
easy homemade bread recipe
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings
2 loaves
Ingredients
  • 2 cups warm water (110 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 5-6 cups flour
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time.
  3. Knead dough for 7 minutes. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  4. Punch dough down. Knead for 1 minute and divide in half. Shape into loaves and place into two greased 9×5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes until top is slightly browned. Enjoy hot from the oven with butter, jam, honey, Amish peanut butter, or topping of your choice!
Notes:
This recipe yields two loaves of bread. You can double the recipe and freeze some of the loaves.

Clara's Tip: You can also use this dough to make delicious cinnamon rolls!
easy homemade bread recipe
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