Everyday Homemade Bread
Everyday Homemade Bread brings fresh, everyday ingredients together in a satisfying american-inspired recipe. An approachable favorite for a relaxed, homemade table.
Total includes 105 minutes of resting, rising, chilling, or incubation where specified. Pizza dough baking time depends on the recipe you make.
Let’s make it
- 01
Mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and oil, stirring to a shaggy dough. Knead 8–10 minutes until elastic.
- 02
Cover and rise about 1 hour until doubled. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 9-by-5-inch pan and rise 45 minutes. These rise times are additional to active preparation.
- 03
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes until deep golden and the center is about 200°F (93°C). Cool fully before slicing.
A little kitchen wisdom
Use water that feels warm, not hot. Weighing flour improves consistency; let bread cool so the crumb can set.
Make it your own
Replace up to 1 cup of bread flour with whole-wheat flour and add water a tablespoon at a time if the dough feels dry. Gluten-free flour is not a direct substitute.
Storage & leftovers
Cool completely before sealing. Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze bread slices for up to 2 months.
A note on nutrition
This recipe uses everyday ingredients. Nutrition varies by brand, portion, and substitutions; verified nutrient analysis is not available. Dietary labels describe the base recipe, so check ingredient packaging and substitutions for allergens.
