Homemade Bread Easy

INGREDIENTS

1 packet yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
2 ½ cups warm water (comfortably warm to the touch)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons oil (sunflower or olive oil)
6 to 7 cups plain flour or bread flour

METHOD

Step 1: Wake up the yeastPour the warm water into a large bowl. Stir in the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Leave it for about 10 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when you see foam on the surface.
Step 2: Build the doughMix in the remaining sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Stir until smooth. Add more flour, a little at a time, until the dough is soft, stretchy, and slightly sticky.
Step 3: KneadTurn the dough onto a floured surface and press, fold, and stretch it for 5–8 minutes. It should become smooth and elastic. (If you’re using a mixer, knead with a dough hook for about 5 minutes.)
Step 4: First restLightly grease a clean bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a cloth and leave it in a warm spot for around 1½ hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Step 5: Shape the loavesGently press the air out of the dough and divide it into two even pieces. Roll each piece into a loaf shape and place them into greased bread pans.
Step 6: Second riseCover the pans and let the dough rise again for 45–60 minutes. The loaves should rise above the edge of the pans.
Step 7: BakePreheat your oven to 175°C / 350°F. Bake the loaves for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown on top. Tap the crust — it should sound hollow when done.
Step 8: Cool and sliceRemove the bread from the pans and place on a rack or cutting board. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes

INFO & TIPS

Warm water should feel cozy, not hot. If it’s too hot, the yeast won’t work.

If your yeast doesn’t foam, start again with fresh yeast.

Add flour slowly — too much makes heavy bread.

Rising is important — don’t skip it, that’s what makes bread fluffy.

Bread is done when the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Cooling is part of the process. Slice too early and the bread may feel gummy inside.

POSTED ON

03 Sep 2025

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