BASIC HOMEMADE BREAD

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If you'd like to learn how to bake bread, here's a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread recipe bakes up deliciously golden brown. There's nothing like the homemade aroma wafting through my kitchen as it bakes. -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon salt
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Rachael Moss
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Egattar Connect
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This recipe is a bit time- consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that will wow your guests.


Rana Asif 213
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Taariq Carrim
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I'm not a big fan of this recipe. I found it to be a bit bland and the texture was a bit off.


Amanda Munoz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice.


Cazu Lee
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Jayden Dean
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This recipe is a bit time- consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that will wow your guests.


Tracey Heard
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


manoor kadil
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I'm not a big fan of this recipe. I found it to be a bit bland and the texture was a bit off.


Azab Abderhman
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice.


ch hammad
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Mejer Aziz Lucky
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This recipe is a bit time- consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that will wow your guests.


Duniyo Xasan
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Maurcello Frazier
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I'm not a big fan of this recipe. I found it to be a bit bland and the texture was a bit off.


Kiggundu Davis
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice.


mm mahim
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Robert Bonneville
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This recipe is a bit time- consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that will wow your guests.


Louis Mosely
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very good cook. But I'm so glad I did! It was actually really easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


prakash thami#
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This is the best homemade recipe I've ever tried! The instructions are easy to follow and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.