1. Loaf Bread – Soft, Versatile, and Golden
Ingredients:
2½ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1¼ cups warm water
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1¾ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5½ to 6½ cups bread flour
Butter for topping (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
2. Add olive oil, salt, and vegetable oil. Stir well.
3. Gradually add the bread flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 7–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place into a greased loaf pan.
7. Let it rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter if desired.
10. Let cool before slicing.
2. Dinner Rolls – Pillowy Soft and Perfectly Golden
Ingredients:
⅓ cup warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup warm milk
Extra butter for brushing
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, egg, and sugar.
3. Combine with the yeast mixture, then gradually mix in the flour and salt.
4. Knead until a smooth dough forms, about 8 minutes.
5. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
6. Punch down the dough and divide into 12–16 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls.
7. Arrange in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
9. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden.
10. Brush with butter while still warm.
3. French Bread – Light, Airy, and Beautifully Braided
Ingredients:
4¼ cups all-purpose flour
2½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1½ cups warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add olive oil and salt. Gradually stir in the flour until a dough forms.
3. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until elastic and smooth.
4. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. Punch down and shape the dough into a braid or two baguette-style loaves.
6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let rise for 30–40 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Optionally brush with an egg wash or water for a glossy crust.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
10. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
These three homemade breads are warm, soft, and perfect for any table. Whether served with butter, dipped in soup, or topped with your favorite spread — they’ll quickly become a family favorite.
Baked with love from deesviral.
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