Delicious Homemade Bread Recipe: Soft, Fluffy & Easy

Learn how to make a delicious Homemade Bread that’s soft and fluffy. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. A simple and easy Homemade Bread recipe.

Summary

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’S TIPS

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 500g all-purpose flour (without yeast)
• 300ml lukewarm water
• 25g fresh yeast (or 10g dry yeast)
• 10g salt
• 30ml vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water and wait about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture and oil to the flour.
4. Mix well until a homogeneous dough forms.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
8. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a greased and floured baking sheet.
9. Make shallow cuts on the top of the loaf.
10. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving. Now you have delicious Homemade Bread.

Tips and Variations

• For a softer bread, add one cooked and mashed potato to the dough.
• Try adding herbs, grated cheese, or seeds to the dough to vary the flavor of your Homemade Bread.
• For a sweet bread, add lemon or orange zest to the dough.
• If using dry yeast, mix it directly with the flour before adding the liquids.
• For whole wheat Homemade Bread, substitute half of the white flour with whole wheat flour.

CHEF’S TIPS

The key to perfect Homemade Bread is kneading. Proper kneading develops the flour’s gluten, resulting in a soft and elastic bread. Don’t rush this step! If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it’s easy to handle. The rising time is also crucial; respect the dough’s rising time to ensure the bread is light and fluffy. For an irresistible aroma, brush the bread with egg yolk before baking. Serve with butter, jam, or use it to make delicious sandwiches. Enjoy your Homemade Bread!