Homemade Bread
This homemade bread recipe is a delightful way to bring comfort into your kitchen with simple ingredients that turn into a beautiful, golden loaf.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with bread flour for a chewier texture.
- 1.5 cups water Gradually added to form dough.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast Can substitute with active dry yeast, activated in warm water.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.
- Gradually pour in the water, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise overnight at room temperature.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Once heated, carefully transfer your dough into the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover it with the lid and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue to bake for another 15 minutes until the bread is perfectly golden brown and crusty.
- Let it cool before slicing to ensure a clean cut.
Notes
Slice fresh and serve with butter or olive oil, use for sandwiches, toast for crunch, or make crostinis for entertaining. Wrap in plastic or store in a paper bag for freshness. Freeze sliced after cooling completely.