Look no further for the BEST and simplest homemade Bread recipe made with just six simple pantry ingredients! It’s the perfect white bread for sandwiches and it freezes well too!
Our favorite way to eat freshly baked bread is with homemade strawberry, raspberry, or peach jam. It’s simply heaven.
There are so many things to love about this bread recipe, but if I had to highlight the best parts, it’s that it only requires shelf stable ingredients (no milk, eggs or butter needed!) and it’s EASY and fool-proof to make! Whether you’re a newbie or experienced bread maker, you can’t mess this up, and I know you’re going to love it!
Ingredients needed:
- Warm water: (105-115 degrees)- to activate the yeast.
- Active Dry yeast: Instant or rapid rise yeast can be substituted, following my adaption notes in the recipe card.
- Granulated sugar or honey: the sugar is used to “feed” the yeast and tenderize the bread.
- Salt: to enhance flavor
- Oil: Vegetable or canola oil, or melted butter could be substituted
- Flour: Bread Flour or All-Purpose Flour can both be used with no changes to the recipe. The exact amount of flour used will vary depending on different factors (altitude/humidity etc.). What matters is the texture of the dough. It should be smooth and pull away from the sides of the bowl. It’s important not to add too much flour or your bread will be dense. The dough should be just slightly sticky when touched with a clean finger.
Pro Tips:
- Use fresh yeast! If your yeast is expired or bad, the bread will not rise properly. We will test it in step 1 of the recipe. Store yeast in the refrigerator to maintain best quality.
- To speed up the bread rise time: Make dough up to first rising, placing it in a well greased bowl, turning it once to grease the dough all over. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Preheat oven to 180 degrees F, then turn oven off. Place bowl into the oven, leaving the oven door slightly cracked open. Allow to rise until doubled. Then remove, punch down and shape into loaves.
Do I need a Bread Maker or Stand Mixer?
NO! You don’t need any special equipment for this white bread recipe. If you have a stand mixer it makes the process easier, but you can simply use a mixing bowl and wooden spoon, and then knead the dough with your hands. You can use bread machine with this recipe if you have one, but you may need to cut the recipe in half (to make just 1 loaf), depending on your machines capacity.
How to make Bread:
- Proof the yeast: In a large bowl or stand mixer add the yeast, water and a pinch of the sugar or honey. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes until foaming and bubbly. (This is called “proofing” the yeast, to make sure it is active. If it doesn’t foam, the yeast is no good, and you need to start over with fresh yeast).
- Prepare the dough: Add remaining sugar or honey, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Mix to combine. Add another cup of flour and mix to combine. With the mixer running add more flour, ½ cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the dough: Mix the dough for 5 minutes on medium speed (or knead with your hands on a lightly floured surface, for 5-8 minutes). The dough should be smooth and elastic, and slightly stick to a clean finger, but not be overly sticky.
- First Rise: Grease a large bowl with oil or cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place* until doubled in size (about 1 ½ hours).
5. Punch the dough down really well to remove air bubbles.
6. Divide into two equal portions. Shape each ball into long logs and place into greased loaf pans.
7. Second rise: Spray two pieces of plastic wrap with cooking spray and lay them gently over the pans. Allow dough to rise again for about 45 minutes to one hour, or until risen 1 inch above the loaf pans.
8.Bake: Adjust oven racks to lower/middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake bread for about 30-33 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Give the top of a loaf a gentle tap; it should sound hollow.
Invert the baked loaves onto a wire cooling rack. Brush the tops with butter and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Storing: Once cool, store bread in an airtight container or bag for 2-3 days at room temperature, or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Make Ahead And Freezing Instructions:
To make ahead: Make the bread dough through step 4, before the first rise. Place in a large airtight container, and refrigerate for up to one day. Remove from fridge and allow to come to room temperature. Proceed with punching down and forming loaves.
To freeze bread dough: Prepare the recipe through step (6), before the second rise. Place the shaped loaves into a freezer-safe or disposable aluminum bread pan. Cover tightly with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, allow the loaves to thaw and complete the second rise, at room temperature (about 5 hours). Bake as directed.
To freeze baked bread: Allow baked bread to cool completely. Place each loaf in a freezer-safe resealable bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature on the countertop, or overnight in the refrigerator.
Variations:
- Cinnamon swirl bread: After punching dough down and dividing into two pieces (step 7) roll each piece out into a large rectangle. Mix ¼ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon together. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top, leaving a 1-inch border around the sides. Roll the dough up very tightly into a log. Pinch the ends to seal and place into prepared loaf pans, seam side down. Continue with step 8.
- Raisin Bread – Add 2 cups of raisins to the bread dough in step 3, then follow instructions above for adding cinnamon swirl.
- Rolls
- Breadsticks
- Whole Wheat Bread
- Artisan Bread
- Pizza Dough
Uses for Leftover Bread:
Uses for Leftover Bread:Homemade bread will dry out after 2-3 days, but I have many recipes that use bread slices, including:
- Baked French Toast Casserole
- Bread Pudding
- Classic French Toast
- Bread Crumbs – Allow the bread to dry out completely, then pulse it into crumbs using a food processor or blender.
- Dried Bread Cubes for Stuffing
- Overnight Breakfast Casserole
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Recipe
Homemade Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water (105-115 degrees)
- 1 Tablespoons active dry yeast*
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable)
- 4 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour*
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer add the yeast, water and a pinch of the sugar or honey. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes until foaming and bubbly. (This is called “proofing” the yeast, to make sure it is active. If it doesn’t foam, the yeast is no good, and you need to start over with fresh yeast).
- Add remaining sugar or honey, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Mix to combine.
- Add another cup of flour and mix to combine. With the mixer running add more flour, ½ cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be smooth and elastic, and slightly stick to a clean finger, but not be overly sticky. Add a little more flour, if needed.
- Knead the dough: Mix the dough for 4-5 minutes on medium speed (or knead with your hands on a lightly floured surface, for 5-8 minutes).
- First Rise: Grease a large bowl with oil or cooking spray and place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place* until doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours.
- Spray two 9x5'' bread pans generously with cooking spray on all sides. (I also like to line the bottom of the pans with a small piece of parchment or wax paper, but this is optional.)
- Punch the dough down well to remove air bubbles. Divide into two equal portions. Shape each ball into long logs and place into greased loaf pans.
- Second rise: Cover pans with a lightweight, dry dish towel (or spray two pieces of plastic wrap generously with cooking spray and lay them gently over the pans). Allow dough to rise again for about 45 minutes to one hour, or until risen about 1 inch above the loaf pans. Gently removing covering.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake bread for about 30-33 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Give the top of a loaf a gentle tap; it should sound hollow.
- Invert the loaves onto a wire cooling rack. Brush the tops with butter and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Once cool, store in an airtight container or bag for 2-3 days at room temperature, or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
To freeze the dough: Prepare the recipe through step (6), before the second rise. Place the shaped loaves into a freezer-safe or disposable aluminum bread pan. Cover tightly with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, allow the loaves to thaw and complete the second rise, at room temperature (about 5 hours). Bake as directed.
To freeze baked bread: Allow baked bread to cool completely. Place each loaf in a freezer-safe resealable bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature on the countertop, or overnight in the refrigerator. Bread Machine: If using a bread machine, you may want to cut this recipe in half to make 1 loaf (depending on the capacity of your machine).
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Turns out beautifully every time!
Can a different pan be used? Can they be shaped and baked on a sheet pan or in a Dutch oven?
This recipe is the best I have ever made …I will recommend to others …I am going to make bread rolls this time …😋
Is it ok to use glass loaf pans ?
Yes, you can, but it will bake better in a metal loaf pan. Metal conducts heat better which will help with an evenly cooked, browned loaf.
This was an excellent recipe!! I used my kitchen aid stand mixer paddle store attachment and then switched to the dough hook. Everything rose perfectly and it tastes amazing. Super fluffy. I may never buy bread again
I made this tonight, September 1, 2024, and yes easiest and delicious with crispy outside bread!did i mentioned eating it hot is amazeballs! Indeed look no further. This is it! Thank you Lauren!
Amazing bread! Funny story, I just made this today. Let the dough rise first time, punched it down and put in large loaf pan. Put in oven (not on just prewarmed) to rise the second time. I got sidetracked and forgot about it for over 2 hours! I thought it would be ruined, but crossed my fingers and baked it anyway. It came out beautiful!
Is there something I could use in place of the oil?
This bread is so easy to make! The directions are so complete and easy to follow. This is the first time I’ve gotten bread to come out this perfect!
I cannot believe how easy and good this came out!!! My grandson absolutely loves it!!! And when its HOT!!!! O M Geeeeeeeeeee!!! This is like th bread you get in restaurants and want more!!!
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The taste is great. But why doesn’t my dough rise as much as I see before baked and after baked? I never get a muffin top over my pan.
Love this recipe. Bread is delicious..very easy to make. Dough comes ourt pefect every time. Patience is the key
Even though I’m new to baking my own bread, this recipe has, so far, always been successful. I like making multiple loaves at a time to freeze, how do I adjust the baking time when four or so loaf pans are in the oven at the same time? Is there a number per loaf to add to baking time? Thanks!
I chose this recipe because it had such a high review rate with lots of reviews. It did not disappoint. I have been making bread for 20 years, this recipe is perfect, easy and came out amazing!!!
Brilliant recipe! I kneaded in some cheese, onion and smoked Paprika before the second rise to make it a yummy savory loaf. It rose beautifully and super tasty! This is one for the bookmarks
Perfect recipe, I even messed up and put all the 1/4 cup of sugar in the yeast water all at once and it turn out great. I experienced with this and baked it 6 different ways. Italian herb flat bread with skipping the second rose baked at 350 until crispy… Awesome. Did dinner rolls, plain loaf in loaf pan, paper lined casserole bowl load, cheese stick filled cast iron skillet style, bread stick twists. All turned out delicious! I’m writing this one on an actual recipe card so I don’t lose it and will be making this on a regular basis.. Thanks!
I made the cinnamon swirl and white bread ..the white didn’t rise up out of the pan but boy was in light and fluffy inside my yeast was also ftom June 2024
The cinnamon swirl came out amazing !! I made 2 of each kind froze 2 ….outstanding recipe best bread I have ever made !
such great recipe! I used melted butter instead of canola/vegetable oil! came out wonderful, will be making this all the time!
Help. Me a lot. So. Much want to. Start baking and cooking from. Home business in a everage middle class community. So I’m trying to find cheap but nice things to sell from home as this is a slightly busy passing by area and not far from the center.
I am a little disappointed that you promote the use of canola and vegetable oils in your recipes. I have made a few of your recipes and come for healthier option ideas. Thank you for all your work.
I’ve made this several times, and turns out lovely each time. Great for sandwiches, toast, whatever. The challenge is not cutting into it too soon. I use honey to feed my yeast and unsalted butter for the oil. I have found that I do occasionally need to go up to 6 cups of flour, but I live in an extremely humid area so it’s probably not what most people will experience.
Love this recipe – it has become my go to
It was very wet I had to add more flour. Even after kneading for 30 minutes and shifting it to the stand mixer for another 20 minutes. Then when I baked it was so hard.
Over-kneading can cause the gluten to become too tight, resulting in a tough and dense bread. Generally, kneading for about 8-10 minutes by hand or 5-7 minutes in a stand mixer is enough.
I gave it 5 stars because the bread taste so good and is easy to make. Question- my 2nd rise in the pan wasn’t very high. Next time I won’t rush and will let
It rise more.
I have made this recipe to many times to count and honestly every time it came out perfectly. I use honey and convert the recipe to grams for more accurate measurements. We have not purchased bread at the store for over 9 months
First time making bread, came out perfectly. Fan favorite among my husband and kids, they were blown away. I don’t think I’ll ever buy a store loaf again.
Are you 100% positive the yeast is good and fresh. If it rises in the bowl it should rise again. The other thought this chef had. Is maybe you are over punching the couch or over working it after 1st rise. That can kill rise as well. Also possibly over working the gluten. Maybe reduce the fordt knead by 3 min.. hope this helps in any way
I have loved this bread recipe. However my last three breads have fallen in the second rising. Two times it still tasted good, but my last fell way too much. Any ideas on my problem. I haven’t changed anything that I know. Could it be I had the oven too warm?
Homemade bread.
Is the 202kcal for loaf or single slice from loaf?
Far too sweet, why do people put sugar/honey in bread? Will try without.
Looks good
This looks so good. When I did it was so delicious
Came together very well! Used honey!
I’ve learned to make sourdough bread this year and now homemade bread…but his is by far the easiest and tastiest white bread I’ve made. I will make it with bread flour and milk next time. Thank you! #neverbuyingbreadagain
I used this recipe for my first ever bread making and it turned out amazing!
Easy to follow and will be making over and over
I can’t get the dough to rise on the second rise. Can’t get it up over the edge of the loaf pan. Tried this multiple times to no avail. Bread baked super dense and flat. I do knead by hand for roughly ten minutes. Follow recipe exactly and still can’t get it right. Flavor is amazing so giving four stars. Bummer.
Does your oven have a proofing setting? I couldn’t get the second rise and I discovered the setting on my oven. Game changer!!
Can’t believe you actually said to use canola oil or vegetable oil in this recipe. Seeds oils are very bad for you.
Seed oils are not inherently unhealthy, but their association with processed foods can lead to negative health outcomes. It’s recommended to use seed oils for cooking while minimizing processed food intake and focusing on a balanced diet rich in whole foods. https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/the-pros-and-cons-of-seed-oils-and-how-to-incorporate-them-in-your-diet/
I made this yesterday and it turned out great! My question is can it be made gluten free by just replacing the flour?
HOLY COW! This is the easiest and best bread recipe ever! My bread turned out so fluffy and yummy. I also loved how little effort this takes, especially when you use the stand mixer for all the kneading. I used bread flour instead of all purpose and I think that definitely helped.
C’est une recette que j adore le pain est vraiment très bon. merci pour cette recette je vous donnent un 100% ❤️
Very easy to follow recipe and the taste is superb. I like that there are different variations – raisin, cinnamon, etc.
It was so amazing
I am in central America and have not tried your recipe yet but it sure sounds good. When I can gather all the ingredients I will go for it.You have to tavel miles and miles and maybe you will find yeast flour. But I can’t wait to try it I will let you know when that happens I love to cook .Thankd
Best bread I ever made. Phenomenal
Great tasting bread. Easy and delicious!
Sweet and soft with a nice crust!
This is now my go to recipe for sandwich bread.
This is my go-to bread recipe I make weekly for my family. Can I replace the water with milk?
This is the very first review I’ve ever made, and I’m a 41 year old stay at home/homeschool momma. I am not a very good home cook, or baker and not very confident going outside of my typical meals. So I went into this recipe with very little expectation. I am SO happy that I tried something new. The recipe and directions were so easy to follow (especially for a reluctant baker). And the added video was so amazing for that visual support. All the ingredients were already in my pantry which made it all a no brainer. Most importantly, my kids LOVED it. Like truly loved it. This reluctant cook is now a Mom that makes bread, and I’m so thankful! Try it today!
Bread was super easy to make and was delicious. I put melted butter on top of the loaves before I baked them.
Excellent recipe. Easy to make using my KitchenAide. So much healthier than store bought. So delicious, especially when its hot out of the oven 😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Easy peasy recipe. Delicious. I used 2% milk to bloom the yeast (substitution for water) and brushed with egg wash. Made 8 rolls in cake pan and put the other half in loaf pan to bake.
Just Great!
Old guy here (65+). Was looking for a simple but good bread recipe. Found it here!!
Mixed dry then added wet. Used rapid yeast, sugar, salt, water, butter and flour in proportions given. Used wooden spoon and then did a bit more by hand. Easy. Allowed to rise, then punched down and rolled per instructions. Easy!!
Kept dough a bit on sticky side, but not too sticky. Used no additional flour. Baked in sprayed then lined with parchment paper loaf pans. 35 minutes and golden brown result. Did the butter wash of top and then enjoyed after 15 min. Couldn’t wait, had to know.
Simple to make and darn tasty!
Thanks for the recipe! Will make again .. and again!!!
Just made this today. Eay, few ingredients, the instructions were helpful, and the bread looks and tastes delightful.
Perfect,my first try
Perfect! This is my new go-to weekly bread recipe! I came right back for more. I did find that working in a little extra flour at the punch down point before transferring to the loaf pans sets up a nice amount of strength to the dough. I didn’t need to knead the dough all that much, just folding to form dough balls and then stretching a bit left some nice air pockets my family enjoyed. Spray canola works great to grease the pans. All in all, I’d call this the perfect bread loaf recipe.
A great home made bread recipe, but I think I may need to increase the salt in the recipe. It always feels like it’s missing just a little bit of something in it.
Love this recipe!! Turns out perfect every time 🙂
Hi Dawn, I’m guessing the plastic wrap is sticking to the dough when you remove it, which will cause it to deflate on top when baking. Next time just cover the dough with a light dry kitchen towel when rising.
The dough was very very sticky even after adding two extra cups of flour. I went over and over to see if i made an error, but i followed the recipe exactly.
The bread turned out very light and good, but because the dough was too sticky i will not work with it again.
I am glad we were out of bread this morning because I found your recipe instead and tried it out. SO GOOD!
If I don’t have a Bosch mixer, will using a hand mixer or just my hands still work as good?
Perfect. So delicious and easy. I enjoy kneading by hand. Therapeutic.
I usually make sourdough bread but personal preference, I don’t like my homemade jam on it. I do love it on fresh white bread. We are trying not to buy mass produced because of all the additives. The recipe was easy to make, smells devine, and tastes delicious. Love that it only takes a few hours.
Thank you. Bread that tastes like my dad made when I was growing up!
Hi. When you mention “4 – 5 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour*”, what is the purpose of the asterisk? How does one know where to look for additional information that the asterisk is meant to convey? Also, does “4-5 1/2” mean 4 to 5.5 cups? How can the quantity of flour vary so much for the mentioned quantity of water? Wont the bread become too dense?
Hi! The asterisk points to the notes section, which explains that you can use either all-purpose or bread flour without changing the recipe. Bread flour will give you a slightly chewier loaf. The “4 – 5 1/2 cups” means 4 to 5.5 cups, as the amount of flour needed can vary based on factors like humidity and flour brand. Start with 4 cups and add more as needed to get the right dough consistency. This helps avoid making the bread too dense. Hope this clears things up!
I can’t even begin to tell you how much of a lifesaver this recipe is!! I tried one other recipe before this one and it turned out to be a brick of sawdust. Then I tried this one and haven’t even looked at another recipe! It turns out perfect every single time! I even tried a whole wheat version by just swapping the flour to whole wheat and used olive oil instead of vegetable and it’s amazing! Thank you soo much!!
I’ve been trying to make a decent loaf of bread for sandwiches and keep failing. Tried this recipe and nailed it first try. Came out perfect and taste great. Thank you
The ingredients were simple and made a wonderful go to make monkey bread reminding me of the kid days eating that warm monkey bread that Mom would make for you
I made it and it didn’t rise good the second rise, never could get it over the top of the bread pan. Any suggestions?
I made this recipe but I cut the dough into small balls coated them with garlic butter and cheese then baked. It made amazing pull apart bread!!
I also used the packets. Just measure out to a tablespoon like the instructions indicate. I used one packet for mine.
Hands down my favorite bread recipe! I was always intimidated by bread before finding this. My husband loves it and it barely lasts two days in the house! Thank you
I haven’t made it yet, but it’s my favorite recipe and easy to make.
Good and simple, and it tastes great too.
Thanks for the recipe.
This is my favorite bread recipe ever! Turned out perfectly
I accidentally used self rising flour instead of all purpose! I don’t know how it’s gonna come out!
My bread didnt turn out at all and i dont know why – lol. It didnt change it color at all (very white) and the top was really hard so i took it out- then it was still doughy when it cooled down. It kind of looked scary. Lol help
my family loves the bread, thanks
Absolutely perfect! I used Bread Flour and it came out so soft and delicious! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Definitely going to make again. I’m also going to try the Whole Wheat Bread recipe you also recommend.
I’ve tried making bread in the past but they always end up doo hard and salty, this recipe was the first successful bread recipe I’ve done and the bread is delicious! I only used half of the ingredients and it made about 18 slices (slices were a little small but really tasty), and I found that the inside of the bread was still moist after 33 minutes. Love it, 10/10
I love the bread it is good
Turned out exactly as promised following your direction !
Excellent recipe 👌
Excellent recipe comes out perfect every time. Very tasty my go to for bread,
If I don’t have a stand mixer could I mix either by hand or with food processor?
I was so overwhelmed by all the recipes for sandwich bread. This is the perfect recipe for even beginners. I’ve made this recipe over and over and each time my loaves come out beautifully. If you are looking for a good recipe you should try it. Ahhhmazing
This was easy, super fun and saved me tons of $$$$; while giving time back to myself. May forever go to. I need to learn how to make sprouted bread next. Love this please try it!
omg the best bread iv ever made. i flattened the dough out and filled it with a cinnamon sugar butter mixture, which tasted so good. the bread was pillow-soft. i used my mini loaf pan that has 4 slots it took 10 less minutes to bake. this is the softest bread if ever made. i feel like Doing it by hand is what gave it its great texture because you can feel when its ready. but this was a great recipe thanks
We LOVE this bread!! I make homemade butter & my 2yo twins LOVE it on THIS bread. My 11mo also LOVES this bread. Only question tho, when it comes to a “slice” (assuming the 24 servings means a slice) how big is that slice? Like any way to put it to grams? My hubby (who will eat a whole fresh loaf if I let him) now has to be a strict low sodium diet. Can I do less salt? We don’t want to give this up !
It came out beautifully and tastes great. I simple receive for those who are new to baking bread. Will definitely make this again.
I have 2 questions:
1) How is this different from cake? Is the difference yeast vs baking powder?
2) Why not freeze the dough in an airtight plastic bag? It’s there a reason to use foil which let’s air in and moisture out? Won’t that dry out the dough and cause freezer burn?
Cake is not leavened with yeast as bread is, cake is leavened by baking powder and soda
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this recipe. I’m completely new to baking and didn’t want to buy bread flour just for a single project. In addition, I also have lots of regular flour because I got a pasta machine for Christmas. That didn’t pan out because dried store bought pasta is just so much cheaper (4 x 1lb boxes for $5). That’s not true for bread. The cheapest bread here is now $3.50 a loaf. Just two years ago, they were $1.50-$2, even $1 on sale. Your recipe will save me a lot of money. Thanks!
Fantastic! Perfect recipe even at high elevation (7500 ft). I have tried many bread recipes and this one is by far my favorite. I may split it next time so it only yields one loaf.
A long time ago I use to make bread and remember having to cook 2 loafs right off so there was enough to go around. I also remember how good it tasted. Please send me a recipe.
This recipe worked perfectly! My house is at an altitude of 6,000 feet, so a lot of recipes don’t work, or I have to alter it. This was fantastic!
I have been searching for a bread recipe that is simple, limited ingredient, and easy-to-follow. I stumbled across this recipe about a month ago and have been making it every week since. I wanted to make bread from home to avoid all the preservatives and chemicals in commercially-made breads. This one takes the cake! 🙂
I make bread every other weekend, and decided to try a different recipe. I am so thankful I found your recipe. I am a bread lover over and over, and I cannot say enough about this recipe. It is the best bread I have every made, and will be making it every weekend from this day forth. Thank you so much for the perfect bread recipe. I love it. Fabulous job.
First time making bread, I cut the recipe in half, messed it up. NOTE: do not rush the process. 🙁 .
Second attempt with patience… 🙂 FABULOUS Thank you 🙂
I’ve made soooo many bread recipes and this is by far the absolute best bread recipe I’ve ever made. It’s that yummy perfect restaurant bread that you wish you could make at home. It’s so simple to make too. Thank you for this!
With more and more people using a digital scale for more exact measurements, I sure wish more recipes had the option of weighing your ingredients! Recipes just come out better, especially bread recipes like this delicious looking one.
I just convert the measurements to weight for myself. It’s as simple as googling, “How much does 5.5 cups of flour weigh in grams?”. Yes, another step, but not impossible for us to do. The honey was 85 grams and the flour was 660 grams.
So the first step you just add the yeast water and sugar together but don’t mix it? Just let it sit together? Or do you mix them together? I was confused by that.
I’m new to baking bread and have been trying different sandwich bread recipes for a few months and this is the best one I’ve tried!
This is my second time making bread with this recipe! First time making bread was a bit of a bust lol but this batch was amazing! If I can do it, anyone can do it!
I’m a novice baker..my second rise, well it didn’t rise. The bread was dense. Any suggestions?
I just want recipe
Made this multiple times and it seldom rises more than half an inch above the pans
Same here…mine didn’t rise but about 1/2 inch above the pan. When I pulled it out of the oven it had fallen to be even with the top of the pan (top was flat). Does anyone have a suggestion? I love the taste of the bread but would like to be able to make a loaf with the top being round.
Awesome
Absolutely delicious! ❤️ so fluffy and soft with a great crust!
This has become my go-to bread recipe. It is easy, pretty much no-fail, and delicious! Thank you.
This bread was so easy and so good! My husband and I loved it!!
Made this bread for the first time roughly a month ago and I haven’t bought bread in that time. I cannot tolerate bread, or I couldn’t, until I made this! Very happy. My teenage boys love it as well!
Delicious! I added a bit of milk to the ingredients and did a third rise. Fluffy, tender bread!
Thank you I’m making this tomorrow.
Wow, I made the bread and was amazed how lovely it got. I’m still learning my oven settings to avoid burning the bread.
My daughter gave the bread thumbs up!
This is the best bread recipe I have made so far on bread journey! It was easy to make and tasted amazing. I loved the hint of honey flavor coming out. It was so soft and fluffy with such a good chewy texture. I am obsessed!
I made this recipe with my 7-year-old graddaughter, and it was amazing! The only difference was that I substituted half the water with scalded milk. This is a fantastic recipe for someone who is just learning to bake bread@
I have made this recipe. I found it to be one of the very best basic recipes for bread that tastes great and toasts up even better. Has a very nice “chew”
Newbie stand mixer owner. If using a bread hook, what speed do you set the mixer for kneading?
Congrats on your new stand mixer! For kneading bread dough with a dough hook, it’s best to use a low to medium speed. You can set it around speed 2 or 3. This speed is gentle enough to work the dough properly without overworking it. Enjoy your bread making!
I make this bread quite often. We no longer buy bread at the store. Thank you for sharing this recipe
Thanks
Made it and it was great, but the calories seem off. I noticed because commerical bread is about 100-110 a slice and this was ostensibly 200. Then I ran the calories for the flour, sugar, and oil, divided by 24, and got 126. I also factored in a tablespoon of melted butter on top of the loaves.
Then out of curiosity, I plugged it into a couple recipe calculators. One, “Very well fit,” gave 200, and “Happy Forks” gave 124.
Then out of further curiosity I went back to Verywell, deleted the butter just to see what the change would be, and the total calories per serving dropped by 30, which insanely suggests that a tablespoon of butter is 720 in the completed loaves. Might want to double check the numbers, because it might make some people shy away from this great recipe.
Its a wonderful bread recipe, cost efficient and easy to make.
your food is soooo good!!!
I think that it is a very good recipe for bread
I have only baked bread a few times. The first time I tried this recipe it came out great. Second and third time were mediocre. The bread was very dense each time. I assumed the denseness was because I used extra flour (6-6 1/2 cups) due to being too sticky. This time I tried not to use extra flour and sifted the flour. The stickiest dough ever! Like I can’t even handle it it is so sticky. How do I fix this when I’ve already maxed out the flour??
I had the same issue with the dough being ultra sticky. I had used 5 1/2 cups bread flour while mixing it. After the first rise, I had a heck of a time getting all that sticky dough out of the bowl. I had to add a bit of flour to it in order to be able to divide into two balls and form into a log to put into the pans. Does anyone have suggestions regarding the stickiness of the dough?
I made this. It is delicious and has the perfect texture. I did have 1 odd thing occur. One loaf rose beautifully in the pan but the other was significantly shorter in height. I can only think of 2 reasons. First the trailer loaf had more dough in the pan and second that maybe I rolled that one too tightly.
While bread may last longer in the refrigerator, starch crystallizes in cold temperatures. Bread stored in the fridge will become stiff and may seem dry. To store it longer, it is better to freeze it. Otherwise, it is a wonderful recipe! I have used it before and have dough rising as I type this! Enjoy! 🙂
This came out terribly. Flat. Didn’t rise. Thanks for wasting my time.
This is a great and simple homemade bread recipe. I am a chef and like to try new recipes, and this recipe is in my top 5 best recipes I have tried for homemade bread.
Oh my! I have never been able to make bread. I tried this tonight, with no hope as I have never been able to make edible bread. It rose! It baked! It was golden brown! It smells amazing! And….it tastes GOOD!!!!! I DID IT!!! All thanks to you and your recipe! It’s great! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!
Hi, I’m on the second rise, it’s been about an hour but they don’t seem to be rising in the loaf pans? Not sure what to do here.
Awesome
Great recipe! Is the nutrient info for one slice? Trying to determine
He won’t let me buy bread anymore! Thank you!
I plan on making this bread recipe, but was wondering if I might be able to fit the dough into a 12 inch springform loaf pan?
Simple, fast, flavorful, and perfect every time. Thank you. It’s now my daily bread.
Would the cooking time be different if i added jalapeños and cheddar chunks?
This bread is so so salty! I made it twice and the second time I used a quarter of the salt that is called for in the recipe and it’s still way too salty.
This recipe is so simple yet sooooo good no more store bought bread for me
Just put the third batch (in 2wks) in the fridge for an overnight rise. This is such a great recipe!
I made this sandwich bread today. WOW..it is so light and fluffy (pillowy). Everyone in the family loves it, better than store bought. My husband does not eat bread often, but he had half a loaf already. He asked me to not make it any more. 🤣
I want to make this recipe but I bought the packets of rapid rise. How many packets do I use?
This is the 3rd time I’m using this recipe in over a week. (We love bread in our home). GENUINELY this is the best recipe I’ve used. I have a bunch of professional bread cook books and through trials I’ve found this recipe knocks it out the park each time. Thank you for posting this!
This recipe is totally awesome. My loaves are perfect and delicious. I cannot wait to use it as a base for some creative loaves… Cinnamon raisin swirl is on my mind 😋
Easy recipe to follow I really like it. Thank you. Linda Bryant.
Made it and loved it. The process was simple and my bread came out soft. This is definitely my go to recipe.🙂😊
I’ve made this recipe so many times I know it by heart. It’s inexpensive to make and delicious. The only change I made is to increase the salt.
Easy to make, the whole family loves it!
I made this today and it truly is the best recipe ever! So light and fluffy and very easy to make. Thank you for sharing.!!!!!!
Ok. So this is probably a great recipe, but not for where I live. I live in an RV with a small oven. And I have a wood stove that makes the house a little warmer than a reg house. it over proofed for the first and second rise… so it didn’t exactly fit in my oven!!! lol. I had to move the rack so low that it burnt the bottom of the loaves.just slightly though. Even when I moved it to the lowest line, it still was too big for my lil oven!! Lmao!! But, the bread itself came out amazing!! Had I have the right temp in my house, and a bigger oven, this would be the best bread I ever made!!
Thanks for the recipe!
Wonderful recipe!
My bread seemed to sink down a bit and did not look rounded on top. Any suggestions of what may have happened? Oven to hot?
Otherwise, the flavor was wonderful.
Thrilled you enjoyed the flavor! 🍞 If your bread sank and wasn’t rounded on top, it might have been over-proofed before baking, causing it to collapse a bit. Oven temperature can also play a part; too hot an oven might cause it to rise too quickly and then fall. Next time, try letting it proof just until it’s doubled in size but not beyond, and check that your oven is at the right temperature.
I have just made your bread recipe and it came out amazingly, I will be doing it again and may evan try the brown bread recipe too 😋 👍🏾
I was making bread for the first time as a 20 year old mom and 2 and let me just say this recipe is so good and easy to follow. I can’t wait to try your whole wheat recipe next. Thank you for making it simple and a fun experience for me.
Hey Lauren
Instead of baking a loaf of bread using your recipe, I broke the dough down into 56g quantities and baked 6 cheese buns and six burger buns. Regrettably your allowable star rating is only 5.
My rating for this recipe : ☆ x 495! 😁❤
I made the bread exactly as per your recipe,it was delicious for sandwiches lovely and soft. Thank you for the recipe
I loved this bread! Turned out amazing!!! I did make a few changes like an extra sprinkle of salt. I used half canola oil and half butter and I used half honey and half sugar so I got the best of all worlds. I think I also used about 5 cups of flour. I will definitely be making this again! I have tried 3-or four recipes and for me this nailed it!
I also turned one loaf into cinnamon raisin bread. I mixed some butter and brown sugar together in a bowl stirred it up. Then when I punched out the dough I stretched it out and smeared the brown sugar and butter mixture on the dough. Sprinkled with cinnamon and added raisins and folded it in then shaped it and put it in my loaf pan! Perfect combo…I give this recipe five stars..
I am the world’s worst Baker . This recipe is amazing .Believe me if I can do it anyone can ! Kids loved the bread .Thank you I will be definitely be making more bread !
I love this bread recipe made six loaves in less than a week. Has anyone ever tried making cinnamon rolls with this recipe?
I make this all the time
Love it and so does the family,made several times and it went fast now make up 2 bowls for 4 loaves Thank you
This recipe is definitely a keeper! Everyone in my house loved how soft it was. Made two loaves today one is already gone and only have half of the second one. Looks like I’m baking again tomorrow.
I am about too try your bread recipe,I will let you know how it turns out.
Easy to follow recipe! Really really good bread!
Great
Made it twice now and can’t get a second rise and when baked it falls
I’m confused about the yeast. I have fresh active yeast and with 2 cups at 110 it’s not foaming? I’m not sure what the problem is. I added the sugar. Maybe too much water?
Hmm, that’s a bit puzzling with the yeast not foaming. If you’re using fresh yeast, the temperature and sugar should have given it a nice start. It might not be the water quantity but possibly the yeast’s freshness or the water temperature. Fresh yeast can be a bit trickier to work with compared to dry yeast. Maybe try testing a small amount of yeast with a bit of sugar and warm water to see if it activates before adding it to the rest of your ingredients. Don’t give up!
I got it to work!!! Wohooo!
Only use one cup water it works better then add the rest of water after you start mixing in the flour
Best bread I ever made.
Great recipe. Been using it for as daily bread for my family.
Glad I made 2 loaves, it was GONE. Family loved loved loved it. I was nervous bc bread never works quite right for me but this came out perfect. So easy. I skipped the 2nd rise with quick yeast and it was still light, fluffy, and had a delicious crust. 10/10. Will definitely be making it again.
Seriously sooooo good! I can’t stop eating it.
My only issue is I actually added more flour and it was still pretty sticky? It would pull away but after mixing more it would get sticky again. It’s a little dense but still so good. Will definitely make more!
Bread is delicious! Has anybody made this with Gluten Free flour? I think I may give it a try next time. I’ve used organic all purpose flour and organic Italian 00 flour and both turned out beautifully.
I love this recipe! My kids keep asking me to make more bread! Has anyone used this recipe for rolls?
Just used this recipe to make dinner rolls last night- split it into 12 (not quite so equal lol) pieces, greased my muffin pan with crisco and flour, let them rise, then baked for 15 minutes.
I had some extra from splitting the dough and made a small sweet loaf with butter, and cinnamon sugar sprinkled on the inside.
I had never made bread before, and when found of this recipe, I fell in love. I have now made this recipe over half a dozen times finding kneading the dough therapeutic. Best of all, because it makes 2 loaves, I get to share and everyone loves it. Thank you for a great and easy recipe.
Brand new bread maker here: Can I half all of the ingredients to make only one loaf?
Yes, Tara. Although, I feel like the pan in most bread makers makes a very large loaf – equal to about two of my regular sized loaves in standard (if there is such a thing) sized bread pans.
yes I have done that multiple times and it comes out just fine!
This is my second attempt to ever make bread but I must be doing something wrong because both times have failed to rise after kneading it. I’ve been putting only 1 cup of flour because it becomes dry with just one and is ok to knead.
I’ve tried to fix the rising issues — since I thought the issue was that it was too cold of an environment, so I wrapped it and put it in another tray holding boiling water, set in the oven(off) to contain the heat. But nothing seems to happen. 🙁
A key factor could be the yeast. Did you check if the yeast foamed up properly after mixing it with warm water and a pinch of sugar or honey? This step is crucial to ensure the yeast is active. Also, the water temperature is vital; it should be warm but not too hot, ideally between 105-115 degrees Fahrenheit. If the yeast doesn’t foam, it might be inactive or the water temperature could have been off.
Next time when you put it in the oven…the the oven light on. See how that works for you. I make my own yogurt and using the oven light is key!!
I have 6″ by 12 ” tins do I double up the recipe or times by 1 and a half?
I need help!
Thank you
So I made it for 6″by12″ tin this whole recipe and used just over 4 cups bread flour. If any one else has bug tins too… It came out so good.
Having a slice now and it is devine.
Easy and delicious. Thanks!
If I use a glass loaf pan do I need to change the bake time and temperature?
Also do you put the bread in the top rack of the oven to bake or the middle rack? Thank you!
I made 1 loaf in stoneware and 1 in glass. Both cooked evenly and at the same time/temp. I did 350 at 35 mins.
This recipe tastes great! However I’ve made it twice and can’t get my loaves to come out not somewhat flattened so I’m trying to figure out what to do differently!
Hi Morgan, what are you using to cover the bread? Use a dry towel, or well greased plastic wrap, so that none of the air deflates from the dough before putting it in the oven. Also, are you sure your yeast is active?
ok
I find the bread very dry, am I doing something wrong
It’s possible the dough might have needed a bit more hydration, or it could have been baked a tad too long. Let’s troubleshoot together! Make sure to measure your ingredients accurately, and consider adding a bit more liquid if the dough seems too stiff. Also, check your oven temperature with an oven thermometer to ensure it’s accurate.
First time ever baking bread, complete novice to anything bread/yeast wise, and it turned out beautifully tasty! Deliciously crispy crust, soft and moist and fluffy inside….I’m never buying bread again, I’m spoiled now lol. Question though: can this recipe be doubled to make 4 loaves? I’d like to make some for family and friends, and if I can make more in one batch so much the better. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes on an easy to follow manner!
You could if your mixing bowl is big enough. have a standard size Kitchen Aid mixer and it’s not big enough to mix 10 cups of flour without making a huge mess. Will toss flour out of the bowl all over the kitchen. Just make 2 batches. No need to wash the bowl between. Or you could do the mixing by hand on the counter old style but that’s quite the endeavor. Would be easier just to do 2 batches.
First time baking bread, was real easy and when it was done so delish….thank you
Made today. Used mixer and proofed yeast.
Didn’t rise over pan(one did the other slightly. Used bread flour . Color browner not white. Texture alittle denser.
But tasted ok.
Any suggestions ?
Easy peasy and comes out great every time! Perfect recipe for someone making bread for the first time.
Can I substitute olive oil for vegetable or canola oil?
Yes, just use a mild flavor olive oil.
Have you used coconut oil? I would assume I can swap it for the oil like I do in other baked goods.
Yes, you can definitely use coconut oil instead of canola or vegetable oil in your homemade bread recipe!
We loved this recipe! Literally, my entire crew (three girls & hubby) were kneeling in front of the oven during the last few minutes of baking; they couldn’t wait for it to be done! (I wish I’d snapped a pic, it was quite the sight!) Will be a repeat recipe in our house, no doubt. Thank you!
Made 4 loaves for a church program. The crumb was so tender. Sliced perfectly. I used honey instead of the sugar, and olive oil was the only change. I will make these again.
Made this bread for my family last night and was amazing. I just wanted a good tasting fresh bread and here it is.
Thanks for sharing!!
Amazing, simple and delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Got stand mixer for Valentine’s Day and this was my first recipe. I kinda got distracted and left it for about 2-2.5hrs during the first proof but decided to just divide it and bake right away. Turned out amazing. I was so full from snacking on it right out of the oven I hardly ate any dinner. My SO is taking a loaf to a coworker tomorrow cause I want to share but I’m also ready to make another batch.
Made this today and it came out perfectly! Only used 5 cups of flour. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
In addition to my first comment, I did not use a mixer. I stirred and kneaded by hand. I also followed the “quick rise” tip and let the dough rise in the oven. I really appreciate the helpful tips and information in the blog!
I made this bread and followed the directions exactly, being my first attempt. IT WAS DELICIOUS! It will now be my “go to” recipe. After trying a few other recipes, the flavor, texture, and ease to make places this bread miles ahead of the others. Thank you!
This is great and after some practice and some slight changes, it’s even better.
In order to make just one loaf, I used 3 cups of bread flour, and sprinkled in a half cup during the kneading step.
I reduced the first rise to half an hour, then after rolling into a loaf shape, increased the second rise to two hours. The dough rose about three inches above the bread pan.
It turned out amazing. Texture was light and airy, and the taste was phenomenal.
Thank you
I just have to say my family loves this bread and ive mafe 3 batches this week. The first 2 loafs were gone before the day went out. I made another batch the next day, it too was gone. So today I decided to double the batch and the third dough I’m tweaking alittle. First time making dough and already addicted!
Love the bread recipe BUT even though it rises like it should it falls once I put it in the oven. Don’t know what the problem is.
Same! Mine rose, then fell after being in the over for about 2 minutes.
I’ve had this experience as well.
I love this recipe!
I have run out of ingredients, would it be okay to substitute the oil for lard?
It was my first time making bread, I tried this recipe with regular flour. I used a wooden spoon. The outcome was delicious !!!!!
Wondering if anyone has used this recipe to make cinnamon rolls Dinner rolls?or pizza?
Yup! Been using this for years to make all sorts of breads. Great Burger buns, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, and bread to boot. I usually double + it and make bread and buns. Aside from oil, (I often use butter) this is a perfect recipe I’ve been using long before I stummbled into it here.
I didn’t make cinnamon rolls, but used the hint provided and made cinnamon bread. Smelled so fantastic while cooking that I hardly could stand to wait to cool enough to cut. Two thumbs up for this recipe!!!!
My husband who has never baked in his life decided today he was going to make this bread and unbelievably it turned out amazing which means I will now be using this recipe instead of my usual bread recipe and thank you for making such a straightforward video
Thank you for this recipe! The loaves turned out great and I had so much fun! I did everything by hand, which wasn’t easy but I enjoyed kneading the dough. Also, I used a convection oven and had to make some adjustments to the temperature (25 degrees farhenheit lower and quicker cook time).
Anyway, thanks so much again! It turned out wonderful!
This was the BEST bread I have ever made! I added cinnamon and raisins to the dough and then spread a cinnamon/sugar/butter paste on the rolled out dough before forming my loaves. I used only my Danish whisk, hands, and my rolling pin for tools. This will be my “go-to” from now on!
I would love to know how to do the easy way to cook white bread with rapidrise yeast
She mentions at the end if using rapid rise, skip to step 2.
Great recipe, family loved it!
I have made this recipe many times .it turns out every time so wonderful..and yummy..I use my kitchen aid mixer ..it is easy
10/10! This recipe was delicious. I followed the directions. Used honey in place for the sugar. I used my Kitchenaide mixer to and kneading attachment. The flavor is delicious as well. I used bread King Arthur bread flour. I will definitely be keeping this recipe!
I would like to try using a bread maker, it makes a 2 lb loaf. Would you still suggest cutting the recipe in half?
First time making bread in years, this was a true winner! This will be my go to recipe, and I do like the idea of adding different fruit or spices. Thank you for sharing.
I haven’t baked a loaf of bread in many years, so I was happy to find your recipe. I followed the recipe, and the results were fine looking and tasting loaves of fresh from the oven bread! Thank YOU!!!
My mother used to make bread. Pretty cool. Anyways great recipe!
Best recipe. Love this bread.
So easy! My family loved it!!!
One of the absolute best recipes I’ve seen for homemade Bread. Turned out absolutely perfect and world’s better than any store bought bread.
Second time making this. So easy and delicious. Moist and chewy. Made cinnamon bread with one of the loafs. Came out perfect.
Usually turns out amazing, unfortunately when i started making double batches, it doesn’t rise like it should. Thats the only time I have struggled with it. Every loaf that i make instantly is perfect. Just not after freezing, yes followed all instructions.
This is my third time making this. I only have one problem, it raises about an inch over the pan in a nice dome shape. After baking, it is flat across the top, level with the top of the pan.
Any suggestions?
It sounds like your bread is experiencing some oven spring but then deflates a bit during baking, resulting in a flat top. This could be due to a few reasons:
Over-proofing: If the dough rises too much before baking, it can exhaust the yeast, leaving no room for oven spring. Try reducing the second rise time slightly.
Oven Temperature: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature. A too-low temperature can cause the bread to rise and then fall. An oven thermometer can help ensure accuracy.
This is a terrific, simple recipe, an easy-to-memorize go-to for table bread. Rising bread takes some waiting time, of course, but I suppose this is where the “patience is a virtue” notion comes from. Kudos. The warm-oven-environment hack for rising bread is quite useful.
The only explanatory peccadillo (as such quibbles are ubiquitous in the digital age) is that when the dough balls itself to (or “climbs”) the mixer’s dough hook, it is near or done kneading. I peel it back down once and give it another few whacks to be sure it’s ready. Peeling off the sides as an indicator can be vague. The semi-tacky finger test is quite keen.
Good job!
My yeast is in date but my loaf isn’t rising. What could’ve gone wrong? I did add some garlic butter seasoning. Coudl this have caused it to not rise. The yeast got foamy. I’m confused.
If your yeast was foamy, it’s likely active. Adding garlic butter seasoning typically doesn’t impact yeast activity unless it’s very salty, which could inhibit yeast. Consider these points:
Ensure water for yeast is warm (105°F-110°F).
Check dough consistency; it should be tacky, not too dry or wet.
Make sure you’ve kneaded enough to develop gluten.
Rise the dough in a warm, draft-free area.
Use the recommended flour type and watch out for excessive salt in seasonings.
A proper environment and dough consistency are key for a good rise. Keep trying, and you’ll get the hang of it!
I have one bread pan can half the dough set while first cooks
Yes, you can let half of the dough sit while the first half bakes. After shaping the second portion, cover it loosely with a damp cloth or plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. Keep it in a warm, draft-free place. This waiting period might actually benefit the second loaf by giving it a slightly longer second rise, potentially leading to a fluffier bread. Just make sure to bake it as soon as the first loaf is done and the pan is ready to use again.
I’ve used this recipie now with double the loaves to 4 and the bread is wonderful! My family appreciates homemade rather than store bought!
Thank you!
Awesome. Tried it. Soft and moist. Best eaten soon after 15 minutes while still warm. Tastes good with cheese
I made the bread ,it did not come out good at all..I used bread flour,,,it was like rubber,,,and the in side,,had big air pockets,,,the top look great, but when I cut it no good. It had a really bad ,heavy yeast flavor,,,I used a tablespoon. maybe did not punch,,,it down engouh,,,I want to try again,,,any suggestions please
Made this with my 12 year old daughter today. Our first time ever baking yeast bread. Such an easy recipe to follow. She did most of it. Turned out amazing! So delicious! Looking forward to making another with cinnamon and raisins.
This bread is amazing — easy to make, because your directions are so clear and easy to understand. My neighbors are asking for more — this will be my go to homemade bread. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve struggled with sour dough bread for a year and finally decided to try using commercial yeast and landed on your recipe. I may never make sour dough bread again. This is excellent and I plan to use it in every way possible!
Thank you,
J
Perfection! That is all-simply perfection!
Excellent recipe. I used sweetener in place of sugar and still turned out great. Definitely would make again.
Yummy! This bread turned out better than I thought. First time making bread and I will definitely make this bread again.
Best sandwich bread recipe I’ve found. Did use butter instead of oil.
Love loaf bread
I think I messed up they look great and they are soft on inside but the top part is it supposed to be crunchy like? I didn’t burn them or anything I guess I just expected them to be softer on top
The top shouldn’t be “crunchy” but it will form a crust.
it sounds like you had just made it. i find that after homemade bread has sat for up to a day, the crust usually softens up. i kinda really enjoy the “crunchy” stage when its totally fresh though lol. but you end up with the best of both worlds- at least i hope thats how it went for you!
Hello, I’m wondering if it makes a difference if you sift the flour or not? I’m using all purpose flour. I’m on my first raise and the question is a little late but my granddaughter is coming over and I wanted to have fresh bread for her. The recipe was easy to make.
This is the best! I added butter instead of oil in the mix.
Was the butter soft or melted? I was going to ask the same question. Thanks
Sorry, probably stupid question but is the nutritional info per loaf or per piece thanks
I have the same question.
Per piece!
Easiest bread to make! And is soooooo yummy. I make it all the time, something very satisfying about making your own bread.
Awesome recipe. Use it every week. Thank you
Quick and easy recipe i loved it
Has anyone made this in the bread machine? I have yet to find a good bread recipe for the bread machine..
The most perfect bread recipe! Thank you.
Great recipe! I bought some bread for my adult son from Kroger a few days ago and I had a slice and it was terrible. It inspired me to finally use my new Pullman loaf pan to make a loaf. This is really good. I used honey and it was a good choice. And instead of dividing into 2 loaves, I made one large loaf since my pan is 13×5. Definitely will make again.
Iss very yummy! I tried it as written for the first time a day it turned out great. (Ingredients and base amount wise)
Only odd thing is it only took half the time listed!..? Like literally half. 😅 I came out to flip and rotate them (oven is old and not even heating so I always do this at the half way point) and thankfully I did!
They were perfectly golden brown and done. I’m not sure if that’s like.. normal or not but I got to enjoy this super tasty bread just a little bit sooner so I’m not gonna complain!
i made this bread but after the first punching down i put blueberries in the dough and shaped it into a loaf…Wow delicious
Can I cut down on the amount of sugar?
This bread recipe is amazing! It turned out perfect. I am wondering though if the nutritional facts are for one or two slices.
Sooo soft and yummy. I’ll be making this regularly now. I let the first rise go 2 hours and 2nd rise 1 hr. Thank you for this new staple recipe!
Great recipe! I did add Italian seasoning, garlic and rosemary for a great dinner loaf with lasagna. Thanks so much!
So soft.. easy recipe and just delicious!
This bread is delicious, the only problem is I want more of it hehe. I cut the recipe in-half because I only wanted to make one loaf, but the bread did rise tall enough in the pan, so my bread is too short to slice into sandwich slices if that makes sense. Do the recipe as stated but don’t make two separate loaves! Make one big loaf! 🙂
Help please…tried to make this bread, everything went great until I went to remove the plastic wrap after the second rise, that I did spray with cooking spray, and then both the loaves fell, from the 1.5 inches they had rose above the pan. They looked beautiful before I slowly removed the plastic wrap. Please tell me what I did wrong. Do I have to cover the loaves for the 2nd rise?? Thanks for your help!
My family ate the bread anyway and said it was great! 🙂 I will try again!
Sorry to hear about the trouble with the second rise and the plastic wrap. It sounds like your loaves were perfectly proofed, but sometimes the dough can be quite delicate at this stage. The sudden movement or change in temperature when removing the cover might cause them to fall. For the second rise, covering the loaves is still a good idea to protect them from drafts and to keep the surface from drying out. Maybe try using a light tea towel next time, which can be easier to remove without disturbing the dough. It’s great to hear your family enjoyed the bread regardless!
I have tried 4 other recipes for everyday bread to reply my store bought bread. The others were okay… this one is the best and will be my new go to.
I’m never buying store bought bread again!! This recipe was so easy to follow and the fact that it was only 6 ingredients that I already had in my cupboard was even better! This bread was absolutely delicious. It was my first time ever making bread and it was a hit! Making bread while juggling 2 kids under 2 has never been easier. I did slightly under cook it because I got too excited and even then it tasted so good!!! Thank you so much 🫶
Lovely recipe! Has turned out perfect several times. I use 1 cup of wheat flour and bread flour (more gluten) for the remainder and it comes out fabulous!
I’ve tried so many recipes and this one tops them all!! The only one I’ll make from now on 😊
I love this recipe, I was wondering if it is possible to add sourdough discard to this recipe.
I absolutely love this recipe it’s so easy and delicious. However it’s to good my wife thinks I bought it or had someone make it for me. Now I have to bake one in front of her to show her I actually did it. That’s ok though I consider that a compliment. Thanks for the delicious recipe.
delicious!!
Was my first time making bread and extremely easy to follow!
My first time dabbling in baking bread. I was excited to find this recipe because of all the great reviews. I cut the recipe in half due to it being in test phase. Bread turned out perfect! My only modification was doubling the oil. 2 TBS for 1 loaf. Another tip I saw was after baking the bread, rub a little water on the crust and cover it with a towel. So the bread can “sweat” and its crust will soften. Hope this review helps someone. Thank you for recipe and detailed instructions! This was very helpful to someone who is just learning to bake bread.
I made the bread for the first time and it turned out perfect! It is delicious! So the very next morning I made two more loaves! Everyone loves it! I will be making this every day! So easy to make!
My first time making bread and we devoured it! Going to make another batch this week!
First time making white bread, came out great!
My bread is currently on its second rise but it was soooo sticky I couldn’t really make it into logs.
I followed the instructions exactly using AP flour.
What did I do wrong?
For now, you could lightly flour your hands and the surface when shaping the dough to make it easier to handle. Next time, you might try adding a little more flour until the dough is tacky but not overly sticky, or measure your flour with the spoon-and-level method for accuracy. Don’t worry, bread baking is a learning process, and each batch teaches you something new!
I made one loaf and the other half into tearaway rolls and it came out perfectly! I’m so happy with how smoothe the process was.
Thank you so much for all the pictures and the video! I have been wanting to make homemade bread for a while now and was nervous about it until I saw your video and your delicious recipe!
My family devoured a loaf as soon as it came out of the oven! Delicious and easy!
Absolutely incredible!! The loaf didn’t make it more than one day haha.
Easy recipe and so delicious.. Thank you 😊
Wonderful! Made it on a frigid day. Warmed metal mixing bowl and bowl I used for rising in the 180 degree oven before starting. Used rapid rise yeast and all purpose flour. Turned out perfect!! Will be my go to
First off, this is my first time making bread. So, that being said I have no idea what went wrong. I got a really good rise on the first and and inch over on the second. The bread was delicious but it came out totally flat on top. Unfortunately, it is to arduous of a task to make bread, to make me want to actually make bread ever again. I did read that my oven may not have been hot enough. But it was soft and delicious. If I go thru all that work I want it to be perfect.
OH YES GIRL!!!! I made this for all my besties and they went wild! Except I made mine in the crockpot 😛
They thought I was crazy but if you cut the oil and water, leave it on high for 72 hours, flip it every 30 minutes and pray you will maybe get something that resembles a loaf..,
I will write back when I receive my convection oven from kmartdeals4me.com it has been in the mail for several months now and I even paid them twice!!!
Oh well,.. I realize these are issues for myself and not you so I musn’t place the burden on my dear friend Cortana computer:)
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Crafted this delightful bread tonight, and it was truly exceptional! The simplicity of the recipe is a standout feature. Plus, the joy of filling your home with the aroma of freshly baked bread is simply unparalleled.
Crafted this delightful bread tonight, and it was truly exceptional! The simplicity of the recipe is a standout feature. Plus, the joy of filling your home with the aroma of freshly baked bread is simply unparalleled.
Very good bread! I used bread flour, white granulated sugar, light olive oil, and active dry yeast, and the texture and taste of the bread is wonderful. It was easy, too. I will definitely make this again, exactly the same!
Loved this recipe for my family! Easy to follow and turned out great, will definitely be making again. Wondering if there’s anyway to make this gluten free?
Love love this recipe. Actually I might never get store bought bread again. My family loves this bread!
Tanu I agree 💯 wish I could share a pic.
I did not have the patience to do this recipe since you all are starting to stick the ingredients 15 pages past 100 ads I don’t have the patience for it I’m going to find me a recipe that has the ingredients first like traditionally they are done so I can select them before reading a bunch of tips about warm water!
So why bother to complain about it if you didn’t have the patience because you don’t have an ad blocker. Honestly we don’t care… And we made the bread and without ads and whatever else that was you had. Your next recipe will be at wallmart 30% off bread isle I bet.
Absolutely love this bread. First time trying to make bread, in general, and this is simple to make and excellent explanation. The first time my yeast didn’t rise how it should have (now I know better) and it turned out very dense. I’ve learned that honey has a better taste than sugar but both are great. Awesome recipe, thank you
Second post. Bread is out of the oven and looks great. I did need a 1/4 cup more bread flour to make a nice dough ball. Let it rise the same time as the recipe. Scored it, brushed the top with egg wash. Internal temperature was 200 degrees F.
As a base recipe, this recipe is wonderful. I like to elaborate. That’s how I roll.
I’m using the ratios of water, yeast, used honey and salt. The flour ratio is going to be different. Used 50% bread flour. The rest was a mixture of pumpkin seeds, flaxseed flour, chia seeds, amaranth flour, emmer farro seeds.
I’ll comment after it is finished. Looks great so far.
This was so easy to follow and make. My family loves it, and devours it as soon as I make it. I lost my mother’s bread recipe, and found your recipe. Absolutely love it n make it 3times at week. Thank you
I made it following your instructions and my loaves were delicious!!! Easy and great tasting 🙂 Thank you!
Thank you for an easy homemade bread recipe. I’ve never baked bread before and this recipe was great for a newbie like myself. And it tasted fantastic, I just can’t go back to store bought bread.
I was curious though if I could substitute the flour with a gluten free flour to make a gluten free loaf for dietary restrictions? I did read where you stated not to sub wheat as the gluten levels are different with the measurements. So I’m thinking no in the gluten free substitute but wanted to ask. Thanks!
Well I did this to the letter and it kept rising fo the point it’s about 8 inches over my loaf pans. Was x2 saposed to yield 4 loads and not 2 loaf’s? I have made bread for over 25 years and I thought it was a bit much for yeast. Should have known better then to trust online recipes.
Hi Chris, the rise time is just an estimate (bread will rise quicker or faster depending on the environment and temperature in the room). You just want the loaves to rise right above the edge of the loaf pan (not several inches–that’s too much), and then you can stick them in the oven.
What’s the ideal room temp to rise?
The ideal room temperature for rising bread dough is around 75°F to 78°F (24°C to 26°C). At this range, yeast performs optimally, allowing the dough to rise consistently and predictably. If your kitchen is cooler, you might find that the dough takes longer to rise. Conversely, if it’s warmer, the dough might rise more quickly. Finding a spot in your home that maintains a steady temperature close to this range can help achieve the best results.
The recipe by itself makes 2 loaves so if you doubled it then you would’ve made 4 loaves.
Made this today. First time making homemade bread. It was more dense than your picture looks. Any idea where I went wrong if it’s dense and not super airy? Flavor was good, just not quite the texture I was expecting. Will be making it again though so looking forward to some feedback!
The recipe makes 2 loafs, so if you doubled it, it would be for 4
Chris the second man to cry about how he bombed the simplest bread recipe on the planet. Don’t embarrass yourself by admitting it first off. Second don’t embarrass yourself by blaming some other reason that you failed and not take responsibility for your mistakes. If you follow the recipe it will be perfect. Sounds more like you have made bread for 25 minutes. Typo I’m sure lol 🙄☺️
Yes, that was enough dough for 4 loaves. Each batch is for two loaves and you doubled it.
I made this bread today and used honey instead of sugar. This bread is delicious and will be my go to bread recipe now.
I sliced it separated each slice with parchment paper and froze it that way in freezer bags to use as needed there is just 2 of us.
Delicious!
I used this recipe for my bread not knowing what to expect but boy oh boy my family can’t stop eating it out. This is the best bread recipe that I have made and love, thank you for sharing this
The smell👌🏻perfect
The visual spot on
The flavor,OMG AMAZING
BEST PART I MADE IT,
Easy yet delicious homemade bread.
Easy recipe with minimal ingredients but the end product was a good tasting, soft white bread with just a hint of a crunchy crust and that sought after golden color. We could taste the hint of honey that was used as part of the recipe and it really added a nice complement to the bread.
Love this recipe. Love it. Did I mention that I love it? Well, I do.
Can I add the raisins when I add the cinnamon sugar, just sprinkle the cinnamon sugar and put the raisins on top of that then roll into a log? I want one loaf to be plain and one cinnamon raisin so I can’t add the raisins in step 3. Thank you!
First time ever making bread. My family goes thru it so fast so I was looking for something more affordable for our family. They loved it. It worked out so perfect. Thank you so much
Oh my goodness! This one’s a keeper for sure. My second time making bread. Can’t wait for my hubby to try it. Thank you!
This was my first time making bread and this recipe was amazing! Thanks for making it simple! My kids are thrilled
I just made this today, and my family and I have already eaten half a loaf. We absolutely love it!
easy to make and great bread,thankyou for your recipy,
My younger sister is Type 1 Diabetic and I was wondering under your nutrition information- is that for one slice of bread, one loaf of bread, or the two loaves?
Good recipe! Are those nutrition numbers for both loaves, 1 loaf, or per slice?
I love this bread recipe it’s really delicious. I prefer to leave mine in one big loaf and cook it in a circle pan (needs an additional 7-12 minutes of cook time). I’ve been making bread practically everyday with this recipe it’s super yummy just a little butter is all that is needs.
This is nowy go-to recipe for testing different flours, techniques, or machines. Reliably good!!
I’ve made this bread 8x and Its always turned out perfect. I use butter instead of oil though.
I’ve also made cheese bread out of this recipe – and today I switched the white flour with whole wheat. Requires more cups of flour. Still turned out great 🙂
This bread is absolutely delicious and the recipe was easy to follow. I will 100% being making this again and again.
I think it will fall if you allow it to rise too long. It’s called over proofing. This happened to me when I used quick rise yeast. Just have to remember to shorten your rise time.
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You’re recipe worked the Bestest so far!! I can not even begin to thank you enough! I really appreciate you sharing ❣️ I was so pleased that my very picky eaters LOVED this!!
I made this recipe but didn’t use a mixer and it turned out great
Thank you for this comment. I was wondering if it would work if done by hand.
Have you any gluten free recipes?
I ran out of store bought sliced bread and was looking for a simple bread recipe. I came across your recipe and I decided to make it. So good my family loves it! They want me to make more lol this would be good to make and give as gifts for the holidays. Thanks for sharing!
Instead of 2 loaf pans, can I put the whole thing in a Pullman pan?
Do you have the measurements of the ingredients in weights? I am from New Zealand, our cup size is different to yours. Thanks in advance!
475 mL of water
60 mL of honey or 50 g of sugar
480 – 660 g all purpose or bread flour
Please note that I got these values from Google; I haven’t tried this recipe myself.
I’m trying to make bread for first time and already killed 2 batches of yeast so if anyone is doing it for the first time like me do yourself a favor and watch a video on you tube I think my 3rd attempt might just have better results 🙂
This is my favorite bread recipe. I tend to make dinner rolls out of the dough and bake in a 9×13 pan. My family absolutely loves these! It is such a simple and delicious and fluffy bread.
Try adding your salt last. It can kill the yeast.
I have used this recipe since finding it in October. It is the best homemade bread recipe I have ever used. Thank you for sharing it. It tastes so good. Excellent for French toast.
I did a lot of searching for an easy to follow bread recipe. Thank God I found this! The recipe is great AND I can read the recipe without so many ads clogging my screen. I understand the need to make money, but I have left many recipe sights because of the pop ups. So, thank you for the recipe and great site.
P.S. I also noticed the comments were positive and did not change the recipe. I find it extremely annoying when people basically rewrite a recipe. Get your own site if you want to do that.
I have been trying to find a good white bread recipe and this is the one!! My husband and daughters loved it! Thank you for this recipe, Lauren.
Now I am going to search to see if you have a dinner roll recipe
Just sat for first rise. Smells yummy in my kitchen already nice and yeasty sweet. Gonna make a loaf and a pan of rolls. 8f it turns out OK gonna make for Xmas dinner.
I have made this so a handful of times and I have to add so much flour for it to not be so sticky so i can handle it. 6.5-7 cups of flour instead the max 5.5 cups in the recipe. My loaf ends up OK but not great. It is very dense around the edges and bottom. I love how simple it seems but it’s very frustrating in the end. Might end up moving on from the recipe.
I am getting a stand mixer for Xmas and cannot wait to try this. Question, several posted they make buns as well. How is that done? Thank you.
I added a little more sugar than the recipe calls for to make them a little tastier as rolls and then made them in the shape that I wanted.
Let them rise again and cooked for the same amount of time. It does not change much in size for second rise if you shape for rolls so far that I have made them(3 times).
Easy & delicious! My family loved it. We made it for sandwiches but 1 whole loaf got consumed right away, sliced & buttered.
I used a 5 Oz can of evaporated milk and added water until I had 1 cup of liquid then I scalded the milk to 180° then added the other cup of water required for the recipe. Let the liquid cool to 105 to 115 degrees then I did the rest of the recipe as called out. I like to experiment with recipes so we will see how it turns out.
Tender and delicious oh and easy 😋
Thank you for the best recipe! I have also used it for hamburger buns, which turned out beautiful with the second loaf. Next up hot dog buns!!
My 9 year old and I followed this recipe and it turned out amazing. We are now bread makers for life 🙂
This is a fool proof recipe. I do put a tablespoon of salt instead of a teaspoon, but that is just our families preference. I use this recipe to make a dinner rolls for Thanksgiving and everyone went crazy over them.
I’ve used this recipe twice now in the past few days. It’s so easy and the bread is delicious! I’m just making my own bread from now on, since I now know it’s so easy to make.
It was great. Quick and easy
I love this recipe!! You give nutrition per serving but is that 1 slice?
This bread is delicious! It’s the only white bread loaf, I’ll make! I use my kitchen aid mixer and keep adding a little flour at a time until it stops sticking to the bowl. Once it stops sticking, I start a timer for 5 minutes and use my dough hook at medium settings. Works out real well!
My tip: Let it rise in the laundry room with the dryer running! It’ll produce enough heat to get it rising good!
Excellent recipe! I made the dough into six sub-type shapes and they were excellent!
This recipe is awesome! I can’t bake to save my life. But this loaf of bread turned out amazing. My fiance was very surprised as well. I love your notes at the end for what to do if we have other ingredients or want to bake later.
My favorite bread recipe. So easy and simple to follow. And the bread comes out perfect each time. I’ve tried a few different recipes and this is by far the best one, I’ve been using it for months now. I’ve never had to alter a thing with it, the bread comes out perfect each time.
Thank you
I absolutely love this recipe! I have been using it for about a year now! I have yet to find a better recipe! It’s so easy and simple yet taste amazing!
Love this recipe so much and my bread tastes amazing every time. I’d like to make one loaf at a time though. Instead of two. Should I just cut the ingredients in half. Does it change taste at all?
This was so light, soft and airy…i just did 1 loaf, now kicking myself. This is my go to now I think. Thankyou. It was wonderful!!
It’s best to make the entire recipe. You can divide the dough in half before the first rising and freeze half in an airtight wrap.
Hey there! I’m in the process of making this bread and tried your quick rise tip by preheating the oven to 180° and then turning it off. How long should the dough take to rise using this method?
I made this, the most basic of the basic recipes, to try my hand at baking with my two year old assistant. It turned out! Put it on my deli slicer and we had perfect pieces of bread. Next go around i will try to get bigger air bubbles by stretching and folding more
If using all purpose flour I was always told to add baking powder
Is this needed ?
Absolutely favorite bread recipe I have done so far so delicious and it freezes and thaws like it was never in the freezer for 2 weeks
I made this over Thanksgiving, baked half the recipe in a loaf pan with our dinner, and put the other half in the fridge to make cinnamon rolls the next morning. Everyone raved about both! Thank you!
Very helpful and nice
I just made this for my first ever loaf of bread and it is so delicious, plus my kids are saying how good it is which is a bonus! Super easy to follow, thank you! Will be making this on repeat!
Excellent recepie!
I’ve made it numerous times. Delicious.
Thank you!
So far the best bread recipe I’ve made. Easy to make and delicious. I’ve started making it weekly because store bought bread is expensive garbage. My husband literally cuts it as soon as it comes out of the oven. It’s probably something I’m doing but it tends to fall apart when cut like kinda crumbly but yummy crumbs. Also I don’t butter the top and it’s still great.
This 100%. It sucks to have to wait til bread cools down to cut into it, but this could be contributing to the crumbs. Crumbs could also be overkneading or too long of a rise (waiting for it to be the perfect shape in the bread pan).
I picked this recipe for my first time ever making bread. Very easy to make and we love it!
Nice easy bread
It came out very dense and looks like a cake. Do you know why? It had the hollow sound when taking it out of the oven.
I love making bread and have tried so many recipes. This is THE BEST BY FAR!! It’s so airy. My husband polished off a loaf in less then 24 hours. Definitely in the saved recipes!!
On the second rise,i removed the plastic wrap,and the bread fell,what am i doing wrong?this happened twice.
The plastic wrap needs to be greased with cooking spray so it doesn’t stick–otherwise just use a dry kitchen towel next time.
Hi there! I am new to the bread making game and I am going to try this recipe! I live at high altitude, about 9,000 feet. Are there any other steps to consider when making this at altitude?
This bread recipe is the best! The taste is amazing thank you so much!
I live at 9,000 feet and have made the recipe as is twice! It has came out great both times. Hope this helps!
So easy, cheap, and delish!
This is my first time making this bread. Very easy to follow. Taste amazing! Baked beautifully!
I’m not the greatest cook. But making this super soft wonderful bread made me a 10 in my husband’s eyes.(and mouth!!)
1st time ever making bread and it turned out amazing with this recipe. I did the quick rise tip on the oven as it’s a cold and rainy day here and it worked great!
First time trying this recipe super easy for a beginner.
Tasty and beautiful
Haven’t finished it, but 2nd rise isnt going above the pan, but im hoping it works 😕
My second rising didn’t work? Tasted great 😊
I made 2 last night and let me tell you…when I tried a piece this morning…I went to heaven I think. Sooo yummy!!!
I made your recipe and boy. Oh boy did it turn out good? Hot thank you very much
Great and easy. First time making bread and it was delicious.
This is the first time I’ve ever had bread come out the way it should. It was delicious and easy to make!
Unreal! This recipe is a keeper!
I love this recipe. Been trying to find a recipe for bread flour. I was wondering if I can use this for dinner rolls as well??
Im a very novice bread maker and this bread recipe was easy to follow and is very tasty, however mine turned out a bit dense compared to your pictures. I used fast rise yeast and a stand mixer; any suggestions?? Thanks!
Hi first time making bread and I’m curious what I could’ve done wrong. My loaves seem to deflate a little in the oven and after 33mins still haven’t browned 🤔😕 any advice is greatly appreciated
You might’ve let the dough rise too long and exhausted the gluten structure to the point of making it unstable…make sure you watch your down during each rise to avoid overproofing.
This bread is wonderful! FINALLY I found a recipe that the whole family loves and daughter eats for school lunches. Bye bye grocery store sliced white bread!
Great basic bread recipe A+++
Just made this bread this evening, and oh my it was so good and easy to make. I’m already planning my next loaves. This is also the first time I’ve made bread.
Love this recipe and so easy thank you
This is my favorite bread recipe! It always gets gobbled up so fast by anyone who eats it!!
This should honestly be a 5 star rating, not 4.9, lol. My whole family loves this bread. My husband constantly asks me to make it!
This is the best bread ever! Especially that I’ve baked! Everyone needs to try this recipe! I guess I’m a bread maker now! Thank you so much👏🏻❤️
My bread comes out flat and I follow ingredients to a T. Love the taste but the bread is not pretty :((( it’s flat… please help.. just made 4 loaves and they are all the same 🙁 used instant yeast
I wish I could attach a picture of the beautiful sandwich bread I made today. This recipe is the bomb!!! I also made cinnamon rolls with my leftovers 🤭
When you mixed your yeast and warm water did it get bubbly/foamy? If not your yeast is probably dead and you need to get new yeast. Or could be that you didn’t have your dough in a warm enough spot to rise. I usually put my bread dough in the oven with the oven light on to help it rise during the colder months.
bad yeast
Are you using bread flour or all purpose? I’d recommend bread flour. Also it needs to rise in a warm spot. Maybe next time, do some laundry and have it rise in the laundry room. The heat from the dryer should give it some good warmth and it’ll rise better. Hope you give it another try and have better success!
Thank you for the recipe. It came out very good. I recipe worth to write down in my book! Blessings.
This is my go to recipe and I absolutely love it. My question is this: how long should the loaves bake on 325 degree convection oven?
If I don’t have canola or vegetable oil, can I use olive oil, or should I melt regular Crisco?
I’d use a mild flavor olive oil.
I thought I was making only 1 bread. I might have put too much dough in the pan…we will see when it’s done..lol
same it came out like a huge mushroom, still yummy!!
This is my first time making bread and this turned out amazing! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out so delicious. Some things to consider.. #1-proofing the yeast worked best by just adding 1/2 cup of the water (not all of the water) a tsp of sugar and the yeast then wait 10 min. #2- my loaves were perfectly cooked at 25minutes. #3- I did everything by hand because I don’t have a mixer and it turned out great. The video is also very helpful
This was my first time making bread and it turned out delicious! Thank you!
I just made this recipe for the first time and it is SO delicious! My family literally devoured one of the loaves within 20 minutes…. I never imagined they would be so excited about eating bread lol This is definitely a recipe to save!
Beautiful soft delicious bread.
I’m making this recipe for the first time. I’m in Denver, so high altitude. Not sure if I added enough flour, but we’ll see how it turns out. It’s doing it’s 2nd rise in the loaf pans! Crossing my fingers!
Simple ingredients, nice texture, my family loves. No need to look further, dry cant give you a 5, no one walks on water!!
I dislike people like you who think no one is deserving of a perfect rating…you are definitely a 0 star…no twits should be allowed to procreate.
An amazing bread recipe! Does it need to have 1/4 cup of sugar in thought or can I reduce it?
Made my first loaf of bread with this recipe and it was amazing!!! 100% will share with friends and family, Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe on how to make really delicious bread!!
Fantastic recipe, I will look no further, this one is it!! Very easy to make, I did 4 loaves. Two I made exactly as stated in the recipe and the other two with rapid rise yeast( I like to experiment when I have time). I did proof the yeast for both types first, and I added 1/8 tsp baking soda to my flour mix for extra leavening to compensate for baking bread at 5000+ feet above sea level. Perfectly golden and done in 31 minutes. We have only sampled the instant yeast loaf so far and everyone loves it! Great texture, rise and taste, with a firm but chewable outside crust. Toasts like a dream. Rapid rise yeast is definitely faster and rose to a picture perfect loaf in half the time. I really appreciated the clear notes and tips as well. I am so glad I tried this recipe it is a keeper that will be in heavy regular rotation. I plan to try it as cinnamon swirl next! Thanks for sharing it. 🙂
I just made this bread. It’s SO incredible! Currently making some cheese toasties for the kiddos. I doubled the recipe and it made 2 gigantic loaves. It’s perfect density and texture and super delicious!
I’ve made this recipe a handful of times, I do end up needing the larger amount of flour since I live in humidity central Louisiana, but it is a wonderful quick recipe, cheaper & healthier than buying chain store bread, thank you very much. It freezes well in a tied bread bag after being sliced, too.
Mine tasted good and the texture seemed fine but it didn’t brown that well… any ideas on why? 🙂
Brush the top with melted butter and put back in the oven for the last 5 minutes. It’ll brown up nicely.
I’ve been using this recipe for about a month now. But I used the metric conversion and that toggle button is gone now. Can that please be added back?
Easiest bread recipe I’ve tried so far! It was very sticky for me even after adding more flour and since i ran out of AP flour, i had to add whole wheat after the first 4cups (about 1 1/2 cp). I just went on with the sticky so it wouldn’t be too dense. Looks beautiful. Will def save and make again! Thanks!
My 2nd time around I used 4 1/2 cps of ap flour. Looks and smells wonderful. I can’t wait to cut into it! Btw , i mixed and kneaded by hand because i don’t have a bread machine or mixer with dough hooks.
This is the first time making this recipe and it turned out great . How can I incorporate cheese into it to make cheese bread. My husband likes the cheese bread that we buy at a local place. Thank you for the recipe I will be making this one again and hope I can make more and freeze it for later. Thanks again.
My husband also likes cheese so I made this recipe and rolled it out like you would for the cinnamon swirl and added chopped up Sage, rosemary and thyme with garlic and sharp cheddar and baked as instructed. Came out beautiful and delicious.
I’ve been making this recipe for the past 8 months and i haven’t bought white bread since. love it. I have a question about the calories is it 202 calories for one slice or two? because i usually use 2 slice for sandwiches.
It depends on how you slice your bread and the ingredients. I slice both loaves into 14 (28 total) slices, use 5 cups regular ap enriched flour, regular granulated sugar, and refined coconut oil and the calorie and carb content is roughly 92 cal & 18g carbs per slice, not accounting for the extra flour used when kneading. A lot lower than what is listed in the recipe, and even if you use vegetable oil instead of coconut oil, it actually lowers the calorie content. It’s possible that the recipe creator made a mistake and divided by a slice count for one loaf with the given ingredients into of a slice count for two, we’re human and mistakes happen. It’s always good to do your own math with your own ingredients if you are concerned with nutrition values in recipes.
Absolutely fantastic bread. We’ve made it three times in a week and can’t get enough. Great with chili—we have had one very cool, fall-ish day, where I made homemade bread and chili. Delicious. First loaf was gone within ten minutes. Second loaf was gone by noon the next day. All the kids had to take lunches to school and everyone wanted cinnamon toast for breakfast.
I use ghee and honey in this recipe and it’s absolutely delicious. I will never buy bread again. Thank you!!
I have never made bread before and this recipe made it so easy! I kinda messed up the first time but the second time worked out perfectly!!
I followed the recipe 90 % the loaf turned out amazingly well,lovely and soft ,perfect for sandwiches it sat on my workbench for 9 hours and didn’t dry out at all,it’s the best sandwich bread I’ve ever made,thanks for the recipe
Regards John
This is the best ever.
Thanks for sharing.
My family and neighbours love it and its easy to make.
What’s the carb count roughly per slice of bread. Our daughter is type 1 diabetic and toast is a staple for her. Any help would be great.
Way too much water. Should I use this recipe again, I will use 1 cup instead of 2.
Really disappointed.
The 2 cups of water worked fine for me, make sure your using a liquid measuring cup not a one made for solids (flour, sugar, etc) that does make a difference:)
I love the recipe. The bread is wonderful. Super easy. I just don’t seem to get them to rise as high as yours. Can I add a little more yeast? I’m using Fleishmans Quick -rise yeast.
Thank you for the feedback on our bread recipe! We’re delighted you enjoyed it. If your bread isn’t rising as desired, check the water temperature, ensure the dough is proofed in a warm, draft-free area, and allow enough rise time. You could add a touch more yeast, but be careful not to overdo it as it can alter the flavor and texture. Also, double-check the expiration date of your Fleishmans Quick-rise yeast to ensure its activity.
Amazing bread,it rose about one inch past the top of my bread tin,the dough was very sticky so I had to add a little more flour before I could shape it,but the bread is delicious and perfect for sandwiches
I always add 1/8 tsp baking soda to my bread flour mixes for a little extra “lift”, as things do not always rise well at the high altitude where I live. It may be worth a try and doesn’t alter the taste or texture in any way. I hope that helps!
Sank after I removed the Saran Wrap and I ended up with hard bread. Shoot.
You want to make sure the wrap doesn’t stick to the top of your dough and pull it off very carefully. If it sticks or pulls the dough may deflate. It’s happened to all of us!
Be sure to soak the plastic wrap in spray so it don’t stick. If it sticks slightly it will deflate, that’s with any bread 🤷♀️
It happens to me every time I use Sara Wrap over dough. 100%. I ended up purchasing some white cotton bar towels with a tight waffle weave at Costco. Nothing sticks to them! I don’t do a thing except drape it over the pans, and my dough no longer sticks, rips and collapses. I keep a set to use just for my bread and pizza dough making. I hope that helps. 🙂
Kimberly you just can’t cook and should give up. McDonald’s has a good lifer program plus carbs.
Easy recipe that is yummy! thank you!
Thank you! I made this bread exactly as you say to. It turned out a lot like our favorite bread we’ve eaten when vacationing in Greece. I can now get this bread right here in America. I just need to simply make it myself with your easy recipe. (=
I made this bread today because I didn’t want to make a trip to the store and bread is pricey these days. This recipe lives up to the website name, it doesn’t disappoint. The directions are easy to follow. I used regular flour and a little bread flour because I ran out. The bread came out moist and tender and so tasty. This is a great recipe.
Just a quick THANK YOU for this recipe. There was some “Grandma’s bread recipe” on some other site but it tells you to throw the yeast, all the sugar and salt into the bowl all at once. BUT I remember that the salt can kill the yeast if you let them touch from the very beginning. So, I used your site as a second opinion and saw that you don’t have the salt thrown in with the yeast from moment One. Thank you for being there. Thanx, Doctor Dī (rhymes with PIE)
Made this to go with that nights dinner. My grandson said it was the best dipping iron homemade gravy. My family of 5 devoured one loaf just at dinner. Thanks for sharing
I’ve used the right amount of ingredients done what the recipe says and for some reason my mix isn’t getting into dough can you give me some advice on what I can do to remedy this please many thanks
I got my water temp to 120. It helped dissolve the mix better. And I used a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients together and then kneaded it with my hands. I only used 4 cups of flour and added only about 1/2 cup more while kneading because it’s was still a little too wet and eventually got the right consistency.
I’m fairly new to the use of yeast. This is a great simole and straightforward recipe, that tastes great.