🍞 Easy Homemade Bread Recipe – Soft, Fluffy & Beginner-Friendly

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There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen. This simple homemade bread recipe gives you a soft, fluffy loaf perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying with soup or butter.

With just a few basic ingredients and some patience, you’ll be baking bread like a pro, even if it’s your first time!

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp dry yeast
  • 1¼ cup warm water (not hot)
  • 2 tbsp oil or melted butter (optional for softer crust)

👨🏾‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2: Make the Dough
Add flour and salt to a large bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Knead
Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and stretchy.

Step 4: Let It Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5: Shape & Second Rise
Punch down the dough. Shape it into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan. Let rise again for 30–40 minutes.

Step 6: Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown. Tap the top—it should sound hollow.

Step 7: Cool & Enjoy
Let the bread cool on a rack before slicing. Serve with butter, jam, or your favorite spread!

🧈 Serving Ideas:

  • Toast with butter and jam
  • Sandwiches
  • With stew or soup
  • Make French toast

💡 Marrone’s Tips:

  • Don’t use hot water—it can kill the yeast. Warm is best.
  • For a shiny crust, brush the top with melted butter after baking.
  • You can add ½ cup milk for a richer dough.

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📝 Meta Description:

Bake soft, fluffy homemade bread with this easy recipe. Perfect for beginners—just flour, water, yeast, and love. Golden, warm, and so satisfying!

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