Grandma's Perfect Homemade Bread
This homemade bread is always a family favorite and can be done so easily with this perfect recipe my grandma handed down to me. Making bread is easier than you think!
Servings: 16 Slices
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups warm water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons oil I used olive oil
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, add 2 ½ cups warm water, ¼ cup sugar, 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast. Let the yeast proof until it bubbles for about 5 minutes. Using the dough hook, start adding the 5 cups all-purpose flour one cup at a time until the dough combines and forms a soft dough.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic and form a ball. Add 2 Tablespoons oil to the large bowl, add the dough to the bowl, and cover. Let rise until it has doubled 1-1 ½ hours.
- Grease and flour two 9x5 inch pans. Punch the dough to release the air. Lay the dough onto a flat surface and cut it into two loaves. Roll each loaf up and place it into the loaf pans. Let rise until it doubles another 1-1 ½ hours.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on the tops. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
My grandma's original recipe didn't use a stand mixer. You can add the ingredients to a large bowl and combine until the dough has formed and is smooth. Then proceed to knead it on a floured surface.
Originally Posted on March 19, 2020
Updated on July 3, 2023
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 2mg
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