Homemade bread is one of the best things you can make—simple, comforting, and so satisfying. Here’s a reliable beginner-friendly recipe that makes a soft, golden loaf with a great crust.
🍞 Easy Homemade Bread (No-Fuss Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
Steps
1) Activate the yeast
In a bowl, mix:
- warm water
- sugar
- yeast
Wait 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2) Mix the dough
Add to the yeast mixture:
- flour
- salt
- olive oil
Mix until a dough forms.
3) Knead
Knead for 8–10 minutes (or 5 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
4) First rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
5) Shape & second rise
- Punch dough down
- Shape into a loaf
- Put in a greased loaf pan
- Cover and rise 30–45 minutes
6) Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C
- Bake 25–30 minutes
- Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped
Cool completely before slicing.
🌟 Tips for Perfect Bread
- Use warm water, not hot (too hot kills yeast)
- Don’t add too much flour—dough should be slightly sticky
- For a crispier crust: place a pan of water in the oven while baking
- Let it cool fully before slicing (important!)
Want a different type of bread?
I can also give you recipes for:
- no-knead bread
- sourdough
- quick bread
- whole wheat
- focaccia
- flatbread
Just tell me what kind of bread you want 😊