Bread is a staple in many households and there is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread. Making your own bread can seem daunting, but with these delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, you'll have warm, delicious bread in no time!
Classic White Bread
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp active dry yeast, 1 1/4 cups warm water. Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and stir until a dough forms. Knead dough for 10 minutes and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp active dry yeast, 1 1/4 cups warm water. Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and stir until a dough forms. Knead dough for 10 minutes and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
Rosemary Focaccia
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp active dry yeast, 1 1/4 cups warm water, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp dried rosemary. Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and 1/4 cup olive oil and stir until a dough forms. Knead dough for 10 minutes and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400F. Brush a baking sheet with olive oil and place the dough on the sheet. Press dimples into the dough with your fingers and sprinkle dried rosemary on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
All Rights Reserved © 2024