Homemade No-Fail Everyday Bread
After this recipe, you’ll never buy bread again! Soft inside, golden outside, and made with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil
1 tablespoon (10 g) dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar or honey (feeds the yeast)
1⅓ cups (320 ml) warm water (not hot)
4¾ cups (570 g) plain flour (all-purpose), plus extra for dusting
Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast
In a large bowl, mix:
Warm water
Sugar or honey
Dry yeast
Stir gently and let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
This means the yeast is alive and ready.
2️⃣ Mix the Dough
Add to the yeast mixture:
Olive oil
Salt
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a spoon or your hand until a soft dough forms.
3️⃣ Knead
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and not sticky.
(If sticky, sprinkle a little flour—don’t overdo it.)
4️⃣ First Rise
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl.
Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap.
Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5️⃣ Shape the Bread
Punch down the dough to release air.
Shape into:
One large loaf, or
Two medium loaves, or
Rolls
Place on a greased baking tray or in a loaf pan.
6️⃣ Second Rise
Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
7️⃣ Bake
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Optional: Brush the top with olive oil or butter when hot for a soft crust.
Serving Ideas
Slice warm with butter
Use for sandwiches
Perfect with soup, olive oil & herbs, or honey
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