Simple Fluffy Homemade Bread
Simple Fluffy Homemade Bread is a easy American recipe that serves 6. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by مطبخ ساره وملك // Sarah and Malak’s Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 1 hr 5 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 1 hr 45 min
Cost: $51.28 total, $8.55 per serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Bread flour (Provides strong gluten for structure)
- 300 ml Warm water (Should be about 35°C (95°F) to activate yeast)
- 7 g Active dry yeast (One packet (≈2¼ tsp))
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar (Feeds the yeast)
- 1 tsp Salt (Enhances flavor; add after yeast activation)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (optional) (Adds tenderness and helps prevent sticking)
Instructions
Activate the yeast
In the large mixing bowl, combine the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and warm water (about 35°C). Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
Time: PT5M
Add dry ingredients
Add the bread flour and salt to the bowl. Mix with the wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains.
Time: PT5M
Knead and fold
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8‑10 minutes, using a folding‑and‑stretching motion to develop gluten and trap air bubbles.
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First rise (fermentation)
Shape the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, lightly oil the surface, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rest at room temperature for 45 minutes until doubled in size.
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Shape the loaf
Gently deflate the risen dough, divide if desired, and shape into a smooth loaf without squeezing out the air pockets. Place the shaped dough onto a parchment‑lined baking sheet.
Time: PT5M
Preheat the oven
While shaping, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Ensure the oven is fully heated before baking.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 425°F
Bake the bread
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Time: PT25M
Temperature: 425°F
Cool
Remove the bread from the oven, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Time: PT15M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat
Allergens: Wheat (gluten), Yeast
Last updated: April 6, 2026






