I Don't Buy Bread Anymore! Now I Make it More Delicious at Home! Easiest Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 7 g Active Dry Yeast (instant or active dry yeast)
• 1 tablespoon Honey (mild honey preferred)
• 300 ml Warm Water (about 40 °C, warm to activate yeast)
• 500 g All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

   In a mixing bowl, combine the active dry yeast, honey, and warm water. Stir until the yeast dissolves and the mixture becomes frothy.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Flour and Salt

   Add the sifted all‑purpose flour and salt to the bowl. Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

   Time: PT3M

3. Knead the Dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8‑10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.

   Time: PT10M

4. First Rest (Proof)

   Place the dough back into the bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

   Time: PT1H

5. Divide and Shape

   Punch down the risen dough, divide it into 8 equal portions, and gently shape each piece into a round or oval loaf, being careful not to deflate the air pockets.

   Time: PT10M

6. Preheat Oven

   While shaping, preheat the oven to 220 °C (425 °F) with a baking sheet or stone inside.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 220°C

7. Bake the Bread

   Place the shaped loaves on the preheated baking sheet, bake for 20‑25 minutes until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 220°C

8. Cool and Serve

   Remove the bread from the oven, transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

225

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

40 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

2 g