Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Pour in warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased pan.
- Let it rise again for 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and hollow sounding.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use bread flour for better texture.
- Store in a bread box or freeze in slices.
- Add seeds or herbs for flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg