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NOTHING beats delicious homemade bread! And as you can imagine, we are biased – our homemade bread recipe is the BEST!!
We’ve tested classic bread recipes time and time again, and this is the recipe we keep coming back to. We use it for everything – French Toast, Grilled Cheese, Homemade Croutons – you name it!
The flavor is PERFECTION! But also – most of the ingredients can be found in your pantry, so you can make it any time. It also requires only about 20 minutes of hands-on work! The rest is rising and baking time.
And like most bread recipes, this is great to make ahead and store so you always have fresh bread on hand.
If you love a good bread recipe, you’ll also love our French Bread, White Bread, and Whole Wheat Bread!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Made with pantry staples. The ingredients are simple and ones most everyone has on hand.
- Used for so many recipes. It’s perfect for sandwiches like Grilled Cheese or a batch of French Toast.
- Cost-effective and healthier. Making homemade bread will use about $1.25 worth of ingredients per loaf, and you get to control the ingredients!
Homemade Bread Ingredients
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) – see How to Activate Yeast
- 2¼ cups warm water – The water must be around 105-115°F.
- ¼ cup sugar plus 1 pinch
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil – or canola oil, or olive oil labeled for baking
- 5½ – 6½ cups bread flour – or an equal amount of all-purpose flour, or make your own bread flour: add 1 teaspoon of vital wheat gluten to a 1-cup measuring cup. Spoon all-purpose flour to fill the cup the rest of the way and sift.
- butter for topping (optional)– Other toppings include Homemade Strawberry Jam, Honey Butter, and Cinnamon Butter.
How to Make Homemade Bread
- DOUGH. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve active dry yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar.
- When the yeast mixture is bubbly and foamy, the remaining sugar, salt, oil, and 4 cups bread flour, and mix with a dough hook until smooth.
- Add the remaining 1-2 cups of flour, ½ cup at a time, to form a soft, smooth dough. The dough should stick just slightly to your finger when touched, but not be overly sticky.
- Knead with the dough hook on medium speed for 5-7 minutes, until smooth, then roll into a ball.
- RISE. Use olive oil or cooking spray to coat the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to the oiled bowl, turn over once to coat the top with oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for one hour (in a warm spot), or until doubled for the first rise.
- SHAPE. When the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it in half. On a non-stick baking mat or lightly floured surface, roll each half of the dough into a long rectangle about 8 inches wide.
- Roll the dough up, starting at the short edge, to form a cylinder that is approximately 8 inches wide. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- 2ND RISE. Place the dough, seam side down, into lightly greased loaf pans, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for a second time for one hour, or until the dough is ½-1 inch higher than the top of the pan.
- BAKE. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- SERVE. Brush loaves with a little melted butter after baking. Remove to a cooling rack and cool before slicing. Makes 2 loaves of bread.
Use your bread in some of our favorite recipes: French Toast, Grilled Cheese, French Toast Bake, Garlic Bread, Homemade Croutons.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Flour. My #1 tip for any bread recipe is to measure the flour accurately! Too much flour can result in dense bread, and we all know bread should be soft. The dough should be slightly tacky, not dry.
- Yeast. Be sure to activate the yeast correctly otherwise, the dough will not rise. Make sure it foams when mixed with warm water and sugar. If not, your yeast may be expired and your bread won’t rise properly.
- Watch the rise time. If you don’t allow it to rise long enough it will be dense. If you proof it for too long, it will fall and become unusable.
- For best results use bread flour. It creates a better structure and chewier texture than all-purpose flour, although we’ve used all-purposes in a pinch and it still works.
- Cool before slicing – As tempting as it is, wait until the bread cools to cut. Slicing too soon can make the inside gummy instead of fluffy.
Bread Recipe
Equipment
- loaf pans
Ingredients
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, (1 packet)
- 2¼ cups warm water
- ¼ cup sugar, plus 1 pinch
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5½ – 6½ cups bread flour
- butter for topping, (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. When the yeast is bubbly and foamy, add the sugar, salt, oil, and 4 cups flour, and mix until smooth.
- Add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, to form a soft, smooth dough. The dough should stick just slightly to your finger when touched, but not be overly sticky. Knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth, then roll into a ball.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turn over once to coat the top with oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for one hour, or until doubled.
- When the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it in half. Roll each half of the dough into a long rectangle about 8 inches wide. Roll the dough up, starting at the short edge, to form a cylinder that is approximately 8 inches wide. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the dough, seam side down, into lightly greased bread pans, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for one hour, or until the dough is ½ – 1 inch higher than the top of the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Brush with melted butter, if desired. Remove to a cooling rack and cool before slicing. MAKES 2 LOAVES.
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Notes
- Measure the flour accurately! Too much flour can result in dense bread.
- Watch the rise time. If you don’t allow it to rise long enough it will be dense. If you proof it for too long, it will fall and become unusable.
- Be sure to activate the yeast correctly; otherwise, the dough will not rise.
- I like to use bread flour since it creates a perfect rise and chewy texture, but all-purpose flour can be used.
- Use your bread in some of our favorite recipes: French Toast, Grilled Cheese, French Toast Bake, Garlic Bread, Homemade Croutons
- To bake – unwrap and place in a greased bread pan. Cover with an oiled piece of plastic wrap. Allow it to thaw for several hours and then rise until it is about doubled in size. Bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Yes! You can swap instant yeast/rapid rise yeast for active dry yeast in your recipe. Just use the same amount, and your bread will turn out just as soft and delicious!
Place the bowl of dough near a warmer area in your home, such as a warm slow cooker, sunny window, on top of a warm oven, or suspended above a bowl of steaming water.
Add an extra teaspoon of yeast and make the dough as directed. Allow the dough to rise the first time, then shape it into loaves and place them directly on a greased baking sheet. Place them in the freezer and freeze until solid. Wrap each loaf with plastic and again with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for up 3-4 months.
To bake – unwrap and place in a greased bread pan. Cover with an oiled piece of plastic wrap. Allow it to thaw for several hours and then rise until it is about doubled in size. Bake according to recipe directions.
Cool completely and place in a Ziploc bag or wrap in foil. Store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. Place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for 3-4 months.
Of course! It’s super easy, and the machine does all the hard work for you!
– Layer the ingredients the right way! Add them in this order:
Warm water, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Bread flour. Then, make a little well in the flour and place the yeast inside so it doesn’t touch the liquid right away.
-Pick your settings: Use the basic bread setting and choose light or medium crust, depending on what you like best.
-Check the dough: After a few minutes of mixing, peek inside! If it looks too sticky, add a little more flour (one tablespoon at a time). If it’s too dry, add a tiny bit of water. You want the dough to be soft and slightly tacky.
-Let the bread machine do its thing! Once it’s done baking, carefully take out the loaf, let it cool on a wire rack.
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This recipe was first published December 2016.
I have asked these questions and seems nobody will answer. Will you tell me why bread falls?
Also why does bread get crumbly?
Assuming you used the exact ingredients, here are some common reasons for these issues:
-A common reason bread dough falls is over-proofing. Once dough collapses from being over-proofed, it won’t rise sufficiently again, so it’s generally best to start over.
-Baked bread can fall if it was not kneaded well enough (lacking structure), or if the center was not baked all the way through (meaning the internal structure wasn’t set).
-Bread often becomes crumbly due to: Too much flour added during kneading and shaping, making the dough too stiff.
Using dough that has been over-proofed and already fallen. Overbaking, which dries out the bread. Simply becoming stale.
So easy and so good! Also, much cheaper than buying a mediocre loaf from the store. I reckon this dough cost me less than a dollar to make for 2 loaves.
Couple notes:
-I’m high altitude and in a dry environment- it turned out great!
– I added the extra tsp of yeast since I froze half the dough for later.
– I had to add a little extra flour to what was called for to get it to be tacky but not sticky to the touch.
-I used instant dry yeast; after kneading, I shaped it into a ball and let it rest for 10 minutes, then put in the loaf pan and proved for 60 minutes. My kitchen was cold (64F), and it lifted its lid during baking, so next time I’ll either put it someplace warmer, or prove it 90-120 minutes, but it still turned out really well.
I’m so happy that it turned out well for you, and thank you for sharing your experience with baking at a higher altitude. A lot of people read the comments for these types of tips.
I made this for the first time and it was great! The second time I made it, my plastic wrap stuck to the dough and right before I was going to remove it and cook it, the dough fell.
Is that going to hurt the loaf!? I was super bummed, cooking it anyway. How can I perfect that.
You can spray one side of the plastic wrap with a light coating of cooking spray or lightly brush with olive oil. Place the plastic wrap, oil side down, over the dough. The oil will help keep the dough from sticking.
Can you use regular flour if you don’t have bread flour
Yes you can!
Love this recipe. Tried several others. And now only use this one.
I have added cheese, and other spices to change it up. But it is Delish.
Thank You.
This is a very lousy recipe. It stayed overly sticky. Never pulled away from the bowl. Added more flour. Was still sticky. I finally gave up and just put it in the bowl to rise. I have a feeling that this will make twice as many loaves and it will be very dense and flat. DO NOT make this bread.
I have been making this bread since 2020 and it’s the ONLY recipe I use , it turns out great every time I make it .
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Wonderful!
Finally a fabulous recipe! Thank you so much for sharing, This is my new go to recipe. It’s light, fluffy and tastes so, so delicious.
This bread is so fluffy and great tasting! I will use this recipe all the time! Thank you for sharing!
Can you use just regular AP flour instead of bread flour
What can I use in place of vegetable oil?
I use high oleic sunflower oil because I won’t use vegetable oil ever!
I made this bread yesterday. It is absolutely delicious. Definitely an awesome recipe!
Would it be okay to use instant yeast in this recipe?
Yeah, you can use instant yeast. If you do, you don’t have to proof it, but I mix it with warm water anyway before mixing it in to be sure it distributes.
Hi, have not made this yet but was wondering if you believe I could simply replace bread flour with gluten free King Arthur 1 to 1 flour, my wife has celiacs disease and I’ve been trying to bake bread she can eat, failing every time. Thanks!
mike
Yes, you should be able to! You may have to add a little more liquid since gluten free bread tends to absorb more moisture than regular, but I’d try it as the recipe states and see how it turns out. You’ll have to let us know!
Absolutely AMAZING bread recipe!!!! I love it and so does everyone else who I’ve baked it for. Ty!!!!❤️
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Great recipe
I have tried several bread recipes and this is absolutely the easiest and best one. My husband has told all his friends how great it is and they all want to try it!
Great
Can this recipe be made in a bread maker?
I never use a bread maker for this recipe, but you could certainly give it a try! You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you do!
Forgot to give it 5 stars in the previous review
Thank you!!
Hi! Not to be dramatic, but I’m writing this comment because this is probably one of the best days of my life. I’ve been baking since 6-7 years at least and every time I would try bread, I would fail miserably. The recipes with rave reviews online all seemed intimidating for a beginner. This particular recipe is concise, elaborate and straight forward. I followed it using a blend of whole wheat and AP flour – because of which I only needed to add about five and a quarter cups of flour and it resulted in a truly perfect good looking loaf. No flat soggy centers, no heavy bricks that could hurt someone lol. Just pure deliciousness. Thank you!!
Perfect texture and so easy to make. Our favorite way to use it is for strombolis! We roll it out, top with Italian seasoning, pepperoni and cheese. Roll up and cut like cinnamon rolls. It’s perfect!
I love your recipes! Could your bread recipe for the bread be made in a bread machine? I just got one and wanted to give it a try in it. Thank you so much!
Daphne Thomas
Can you please email me this recipes for homemade bread
I use melted butter or olive oil instead of veg. oil, also I add 100g of sourdough discard in addition to the yeast. This recipe is great! Sometimes I use bread pans and sometimes I use my baguette pans and both turn out delicious!
Definitely my favorite go to recipe ❤️
I started learning to make yeast breads out of necessity while living overseas and have kept it up since we returned to the States to stay. I am wanting to try some different recipes than the ones I have been using.
Would using half water and half milk instead of all water be possible or do you feel that would significantly change the texture of the bread? Also, could I substitute butter for the oil without significantly changing the texture? For reference, I do plan to use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour, as recently it seems using bread flour makes the bread pretty chewy. Maybe it is the brand of bread flour I have been using (Gold Medal)? I know that making changes can mean a different texture, so I wanted to run these past you for your advice.
What size loaf pans? 9×5? 8×4?
Thanks
I’ve been using a bread recipe using the same amount of flour but two packets of active dry yeast. I’m trying your recipe today and let you know the results
Awesome! Can’t wait to make it.
This bread turned out amazing the last three times I’ve made it. Definitely only using this recipe for white bread!
Delicious and easy. Definitely a keeper, this bread turned out great!
This has been my go to recipe since I’ve found it, nothing beats the taste of this bread. I have been adding Weber’s garlic Parmesan spice to it to make garlic bread and it is an incredible way to make restaurant worthy garlic bread without butter. It’s worth hunting this spice down for sure.
Today I added cinnamon and raisins to the second loaf to see what it’ll do, I can’t wait.
Why is the oil crossed out
Made yesterday, easy very good recipe. However, how can one slice be 159 calories? Checked some places of store bought and says 80 calories per slice. Have a family member counting calories and we’re baffled by that number. Thank you
thank’s for the recipes, i’ll try too cook this, i hope it’s Will be succes to bake this breads….
Hope you enjoy!
I have instant yeast and wonder if I need to make any changes to the recipe?
Nope! That should work just fine!
It’s a keeper. Best bread ever.
My first time making sandwich bread and it turned out amazing! Our new staple recipe
BEWARE!
My husband and 4 year old ate a loaf and a half in one evening. If you make it once, you’ll be required to make it every day or every other day.
Easy-delicious-everytime
Thank you for the recipe
Can this be made in an air fryer?
I’m not sure yet, but tomorrow I’m going to try it. I’ll report back how it goes.
Looks amazing, but I sure wish it also had measurements by weight as well! For me recipes like this turn out perfect if I weigh my ingredients. Less margin for error.
Have made this my go to bread recipe, it’s delicious and so easy!
Thank you.❤️🍞
Such yummy bread!
Can I use mini loaf pans? And if so how do I roll the dough? What temp and for how long?
I froze half of my dough for a week and baked the other half, but I didn’t add double the yeast to compensate for any yeast dying in the freezer because I did this before reading on. Can I still bake the bread?
Yes, it should still turn out just fine!
What size bread pans?
Either 9×5 or 8½x4½ inches will work!
Your video and the recipe itself are at odds with each other. The recipe says to add a pinch of sugar with the yeast, let it sit then add the rest of the sugar, salt, oil and flour. In the video it shows the adding of the sugar and salt with the yeast, then let it sit… Then oil, and flour. Which yields better results?
You could honestly do it either way and it would turn out great! 🙂
I followed exactly (adding extra rising time) but didn’t get a good rise. The yeast was just purchased. Any ideas?
Sorry to hear that! There could be various reasons why the bread didn’t rise. If you read in the post, I have a section with a bunch of proofing (or rising) tips. Maybe some of those can help! I also mention what could have happened if the bread was heavy/dense. Let me know if you have any other questions though. Hopefully some of those tips will help!
First time making your recipe so I’m hoping that it’s a success?
Fingers crossed!!
Can you sub all purpose flour for bread flour?
Yes!
I make this bread almost every other week and it’s always requested at brunches or as gifts! Thank you!
Making your mix. Fresh Bread is sooo Good. Right out of the oven. Yummy
Couldn’t agree more!! Hope you enjoy the bread!
Can’t I add raisins and cinnamon sugar to this recipe? Want to make cinnamon raisin bread but love your recipe!
Yes you could! If you love this recipe, you will love our cinnamon bread recipe too. Then you can just add some raisins (in fact, we even mention how much/when to add them in this recipe). https://lilluna.com/cinnamon-bread-recipe/
Can you use instant yeast instead of dry active?
Yes, you should be able to.
I’d like to make this bread with some fresh rosemary and garlic. How would you recommend incorporating these ingredients?
First time making bread! and wow these turned out amazing and they are so yummy!
Way to go!! I’m so glad you gave the bread recipe a try and enjoyed it!
Make my first ever loaves using your recipe and they turned out amazing. Thank you!
I’ve made this several times now and it’s always been amazing. Just one question though, every time I’ve made this the heel of the bread has a spiral in it from where it was rolled up when putting it in the loaf pan. It doesn’t affect the taste obviously but does that mean I’m not rolling it thin enough, or maybe too thin?
After rolling the loaf, you can try pulling the dough down on the sides and “tucking” the rolled-looking edges underneath the loaf. That should help it not have those spiral edges.
What size of pan do you use
Can you use regular all purpose flour?
Hi Faith.. as a very amateur baker I have learned that using a quality flour as well as using bread flour when it’s called for makes a world of difference. I only use King Arthur’s.
Happy baking
My family loves this bread! And it’s very easy to make!
Love your recipes!
Thank you for sharing!
Can you cut this recipe in half?
I love this bread! Any tips on how to make the bottom more soft and not as crunchy? I’m wondering if it was maybe because I greased my bread pans with a bit of Crisco.
Could be! I typically just use cooking spray. You might try moving your oven rack up one notch too. Maybe the bottoms just got a little more cooked than the rest. All ovens seem to cook just a little differently. So glad to hear you love the bread!
Fantastic!
The directions are easy to follow. The taste is wonderful. I’ll definitely be making this again and again.
Wonderful flavor! My new go to.
Can you use an electric hand mixer?
This is the best bread I’ve ever had! It was a hit my two teenagers loved it so much. Thank you!
Awesome recipe, delicious, so easy and relatively quick. My family LOVES it!
So happy to hear that!! I am so glad they like it! Thank you!
Love cooking my own bread and cakes, stew , chili con carne.
Can this recipe be made in a bread maker?
I have never used a bread maker for this one, because it is really easy by hand/with a mixer. However, I imagine it could be. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you use one.
This is really good bread!!!! It came out perfect and soft with an amazing taste. I love it!!!! I don’t think I will buy bread from the store ever again.
I enjoyed this recipe for bread. I have tried many different recipes but this one seems to be the best one. I did do a couple things differently . Instead of using oil, I used 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. ( Because butter makes everything good) 🙂 I brushed milk on the tops of the dough before cooking. To proof the dough, I heated the oven up for about 3-5 minutes. I just turned the oven on 350F for a few minutes. Just to make the oven warm. Then turned it off. Putting the dough in a warm oven only help proof faster.
I only had 1 bread pan so I did some dinner rolls (8 of them). They were delicious as well. Thank you for the recipe. Bread making takes practice, you have to make sure you don’t over knead it or over/under proof it, and don’t add to much flour. Practice practice practice. Don’t give up.
Again, thank you for the recipe.
Turns out amazing every time!
Seriously, the best bread! I’ve been doing bread machine bread, which is awesome, for a long time but mine broke. Found this recipe, I always put half of the loaf in a regular bread loaf pan the other in a 9 x 13 pan so I get a bigger loaf, which isn’t as pretty but tastes just as great. My go to recipe from now on, thank you!!
You’re welcome!! I’m so glad you enjoy the bread recipe!
This bread looks so good. I have to try it because when I try o make homemade bread my husband complains that it tastes dry. This looks like a perfect loaf of bread. After reading your instructions I think I can amke this work. Will let you know how it turns out.
Absolutely love this recipe, it is my go-to! I use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil, turns out perfect every time. Thank you!
Baking bread has been an interest of mine for a while now though I find it a bit daunting but this looks like an easy recipe and can’t wait to give it a try, recently I was gifted a bread machine, will this work well in that?
I am not good at making bread the traditional way, but this looks good for my bread machine.
Hey this is a good one….thank you ☺️
This will be my first attempt at making bread and I’m excited to use this recipe that has so many great reviews! I know in baking, correct measurements are critical, so I’m confused by the 5.5-6.5 cups of flour listed in the recipe. How do I know what is the best amount?
I’m so glad to hear you’re giving bread making a try! So, when baking, different elevations/temperatures/weather/etc. can affect the exact amount of flour needed. So it could range from 5.5-6.5 cups of flour. Here’s my best tip to know how much to add: The dough should stick just slightly to your finger when touched, but not be overly sticky. If using a stand mixer, the dough will pull away from the side of the bowl too. So once you hit 5.5 cups, just slowly add more flour (as needed) about a 1/2 cup at a time. Hope that helps! Good luck with the bread!
Thank you for your quick reply! The bread turned out really well. A little chewyer then I expected. Should it be or do you know a possible reason for this? Taste is great though and the loaves look really nice.
Did you use bread flour? Bread flour typically yields a chewier texture. If you didn’t care for that, you can make it with all-purpose flour too.
Great recipe! I’ve always had trouble with getting a soft sandwich bread and these turned out absolutely perfect!
Just made the bread turned out prefect !!!!!!! Love it !!!
This is my go to bread recipe. It comes out beautifully and the taste is amazing.
Yaaaaaaaaaay!
This recipes says serving size is 20 slices, does that mean it makes one loaf? Do I need to double for 2 loaves?
This full recipe will make 2 loaves. So doubling it would give you 4.
I made this bread tonight, exactly as written, and it was amazing! It was really easy too. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome!
Can I use unbleached all purpose? I live in a rural area and most stores dnt carry it.
Yes, you can!
Are the calories for one slice or two?
I don’t ever use vegetable oil, so do you think avocado oil will suffice? It is what I use in all my baking and cooking so I feel like it should be just fine!
Can you sub gluten free flour
Some if the easiest bread I’ve ever made and excellent flavor! Thanks for sharing!
Easy and yummy!
I’ve been trying several different recipes to find THE one and this is definitely it. Thank you so much!
I like that this recipe is so easy!
Can I leave sugar and salt out? I want to make it for my 10 months baby… or replace them with something else..
I have never tried leaving those ingredients out… I imagine the bread would lose a bit of flavor. But if you omit or substitute ingredients, you’ll have to let me know what you do and how the bread turns out.
Would be nice if you specified pan size
It is for a standard 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 pan, but it also works in a 9 x 5 pan too.
The recipe stated bread pans. Usually that is referencing the small bread pans. I believe the larger pans shaped the same are called loaf pans opposed to the bread pans when referring to the smaller pans.
i accidnetally added 2 tbs of salt so I added a little extra sugar. Worked out fine. Use it for my lunchbox sandwiches. Just printed out the recipe to use regularly as I’m trying to cut out preservatives and such!
I’m glad you enjoyed the bread recipe! It’s a great one for sandwiches too.
Everything turned out great, but WAY too much salt! I didn’t even use a whole tbsp.
Thanks for the feedback. You can definitely adjust the amount of salt based on your preference.
I’m sooo sorry, I reviewed the wrong recipe (im new to making bread and am trying different recipes). This one was very good!
No worries. Thanks for following up! Best of luck with the bread-making journey. It’s really fun and there are lots of recipes out there to try! Glad you enjoyed this one.
Could this be made with sourdough starter at all?
I’m not sure. I have never tried this specific recipe with a sourdough starter. I do have a sourdough bread recipe on the site though: https://lilluna.com/sourdough-bread/
Best bread recipe ever!!! So easy and quick. I experimented yesterday and before I rolled it, I brushed it with melted butter and sprinkled it with cinnamon sugar. So delicious. Thanks so much Kristyn!!!
Ooh that sounds amazing! You’re welcome!
My favorite bread recipe!!
Love this recipe so much. The best bread recipe that I ever made… It takes so amazing– since I had the bread I made some tuna fish salad and it tasted amazing on that bread.
Thank you so much for sharing!!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the bread recipe!!
This bread is great. Three generations of the family loved it.
I used honey instead of sugar,and coconut oil instead of vegetable oil,and omg…so soft so tasty and heavenly…my house smells amazing,thank you.
Did you use the same amounts for oil and honey?
This bread is simply amazing and thank you for sharing. The whole family loves it.
Easy , rises beautifully and taste delicious
Yeasty and dense, but it may be me not the recipe?
I’d say start with less flour then add more. The density may have come from using too much flour.
I’ve been baking a lot lately. Trying to find that recipe that delivers the best combination of ingredients to produce a loaf of bread that’s perfect. Found it! I’m going to be making this one all the time now. I used all purpose flour, instant yeast, and a stand mixer. These are the best loaves of bread I’ve ever made. So good it would win bread week on the Great British Bake Off! Thank you for sharing…
I’ve made this bread so many times my family loves it. I’m 6 months pregnant and I must have bad Preggo brain right now I completely forgot the sugar. I’m still making it as I’ve already let it rise twice. I’m sure it won’t be as great but maybe it will still turn out.
Yes, it will hopefully still turn out yummy! Might taste a little different. I’m so glad to hear that your family enjoys the bread!
Bread was fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
I don’t have a stand mixer but do you think this will be much if I use the dough setting on my bread maker and bake in oven as directed?
Late reply that might help someone else. While I don’t know about the bread maker settings, I will say that you can easily use a good blender in place of a stand mixer! I hope you were able to figure it out.
Yes! I add the water, yeast and all the sugar and let it rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast. Then add the remaining ingredients and set my machine to the dough setting. When all done, divide and bake as desired! Works perfect, especially when I am busy with the kiddos!
I don’t have a stand mixer either for the first four cups I used my hand mixer and for the rest of the flower I put latex gloves on which helped a lot and the rest of the flower I did with a nice strong spoon did it slowly but it came out beautiful I don’t have a bread maker either… For the bread maker machines I do know that if you make cut the recipe in half if you don’t have a 2 lb or a two loaf bread maker and then you could take it out and still cook it in the oven . Hope this helps.
Honestly I will say this is by FAR the easiest, best, and structured dough. I won many awards years ago in bread making and I can say this would have been an easy win for me.
Loved this!
I’ve bake a lot of breads and I get the thumbs down so many times from my husband.
This one is his favorite. It’s airy as he says more like sandwich bread, not heavy and dense.
Now every week I make 2 loaves.
I have made bread for many years. I have problems with the flour that I am using. Can you please tell me the correct flour to use?
I like to use a good bread flour. The protein content is a bit higher in bread flour which makes it nice and chewy!
Can honey be used in place of sugar?
I haven’t tried, but I’m sure it would turn out just fine doing that. You’ll have to let us know how the bread turns out if you swap!
A very comprehensive teaching I will practice it on my own, thanks for sharing this with me
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Turned out so good. Just made it and took my first bite. My bread didn’t even take 30 min, thankful i watched it, but probably just my oven
I also used quick rise yeast and regular flour since that’s what i had on hand. Was worried it might change it, but worked out great.
You won’t regret this recipe..as bread should taste. Not airy and extremely tasty.
can i use a 13 X 4 pullman breadpan?
You can definitely give it a try! I imagine it will work, but haven’t personally use a pullman loaf for this recipe. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out.
Used a Pullman pan and it came out wonderfully! First time making bread in a Pullman pan and it won’t be my last! Thank you for a great easy recipe
Been using your recipe for years thank you!!
This is my favorite recipe for white bread.
Just amazing
I suck at baking.. anything I do with flour is usually a DISASTER…thank you soo much for this.. I always wanted to be one of those wives/mothers that would be known for baking.
I really don’t know if u understand how happy I am after using this recipe. Thank you soo much.
I have made this recipe DOZENS of time and I will never buy store bread again! The only problem is I can barely keep a loaf around because my husband and kids devour it 😅
I love that! So happy that this bread is a hit (with the whole fam)! 😉
I made this into mini loaves. It made seven. The spread is absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe.
I have been using this recipe for 6 years, originally as stated and once in awhile substituting 2 cups of whole wheat instead of white. Always turns out amazing and it’s such a hit in our house. Very easy to put together and easy recipe to follow.
Bread recipe was good, but too dense for my liking. I’m looking for a more fluffy type of recipe. Perfect recipe amount for me. I love the smell of freshly homemade bread.
A quarter of a cup of sugar? That’s not bread, it’s a cake.
Oh my goodness! This by far is the best tasting sandwich bread 🍞 I have ever made. It’s so easy and yummy! Thankyou for this wonderful recipe. For some asking. For me using 5 1/2 cups of flour was spot on. I don’t know if that helps but that’s what my bread ending up using. Thank you again for this fantastic recipe. I’m never buying store bought bread again! 💗
One of the best and easiest bread recipes- and it makes TWO loaves! My teen makes this often and it’s easy enough she can do it on her own. Perfect for sandwiches, garlic bread, or just on its own.
One of our favorite recipes! Love how easy it is!
Hello!
I am Jane from Tanzania. Yesterday I learnt about your home made bread recipe and tried it step by step as you indicated and it turned out something I never expected. the bread was so soft and tasty with good texture inside. No words can express my sincerely thanks to you.
It’s so wonderful to have you here, Jane!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the bread recipe!!
Great bread recipe 💖 Thank you 💖
That was amazing recipe
I love this bread!!! I love a bread that has good structure and has a little chew to it. That makes it perfect for dipping in olive oil and herbs. I do have a question. I want to add herbs to this bread because I’m using a loaf to dry out for dressing. What stage should I add the herbs?
This bread turned out great.
Unbelievably delicious. I make it all the time now couple times a week. Highly recommend.
So where does it list the ingredients? How much salt, sugar oil, and so forth? Can’t make it without those>
Ingredients
▢ 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
▢ 2 1/4 cups warm water
▢ 1/4 cup sugar
▢ 1 tbsp salt
▢ 2 tbsp vegetable oil
▢ 5 ½ – 6 1/2 cups bread flour
▢ butter for topping (optional
I love fresh bread and this recipe seems to be the best. I can’t wait to try it.thanks
Dear Kristyn,
In South Africa, Ouma Brood (“Granny Bread”) is a heritage bread widely loved throughout the country. Of course, as with most things, the commercial versions resemble yet don’t equal the authentic, freshly home-made-with-love version that I recall from my childhood. This recipe is the closest I’ve encountered so far and boy, have I baked dozens (and then some)! To honour the size of a traditional Ouma Brood, I baked a single, large loaf of bread at the recommended pre-heated temperature for 45 minutes.
Thank you for a wonderful recipe that transported me on a trip down memory lane. I followed the recipe without substitute or adjustment and only required 5½ cups of flour for a soft, pliable dough which turned out phenomenally well. I do recommend readers to brush the top with butter – it results in a deliciously chewy crust which compliments the sweetness of the crumb so very well. True to tradition, we had ours fresh from the oven with butter, home-made apricot jam and sweet tea. It remains a fact that the simplest, most humble of dishes remain the noblest of treats!
Thank you Kristyn for sharing this recipe. I just got through baking this bread and it is definitely a keeper!
Where does this give the amounts to use?
Quick question, on your recipe it says 5 1/2 – 6 1/2 cups of flour , how much do you use 5 or 6?
thanks , I really want to make this bread as it uses not milk and this will be perfect for my grandchildren as one of them has a milk issue.
Have a great day
Ann
Hi Ann I think she means that the amount of flour depends on the weather. When I make bread if’s raining I use more flour and hot days I use less. Start with 4 cups and slowly add 1/2 cup at a time until it’s slightly sticky.
Everything thing is listed up above. A section that says “Homemade Bread Recipe.” Maybe you are just overlooking it.
Yep, it depends on weather, altitude, temperature, etc. So I’d say start with the smaller amount and then add more as needed. You can always add more if it’s too sticky. But if too much is added the bread will be dense.
The perfect recipe. I make this every week and never buy store bought bread anymore. Thank you!
This truely is the best bread recipe ever! I will never buy bread again.
Could this recipe be used to make other forms of bread, like sub rools, or hamburger buns?
I just love it, thank you. I haven’t really got anywhere warm to put it, so I put 2 towels in the microwave for 30 sec, it did the job. Putting the butter on just finished it off, I would never think to do that.
The bread turned out great, but it is a little sweet for my taste. It will be amazing for French toast, but next time I will only use 1 Tbs of sugar. Otherwise this recipe and process is perfect
What kinda mixer is that?
This is my go-to bread recipe now. It is not super complex and I always have the ingredients on hand. It doesn’t last too long in my house – fresh warm bread with a bit of butter is a family favorite.
Mmmm mine too! I’m so glad you all enjoy the bread recipe!
Hello,
For the basic homemade bread I see it makes two loaves ,but what size pan did you use????
I use a 9X5 pan, but you could also use an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2.
Love this recipe. Yes it takes awhile to get the final results but so worth it.
I have made 2 different batches. First with recipe as is and second substitute sweetener for sugar. Love them both.
I’m so glad you enjoy the bread recipe. Definitely worth it for the homemade bread, right? 😉
Amazing, so soft and good. I made some strawberry jam to go with it and the whole family is obsessed
Oh I’m so happy to hear that! I bet it was amazing with homemade strawberry jam.
What size bread pans do you use? Thank you!
I used a 9″ x 5″ bread pan but the 8 1/2″ x 4 1/2 could probably work too!
Could this dough be used to make a pizza crust?
I would recommend our homemade pizza dough recipe for a crust. It’s yummy!! https://lilluna.com/homemade-pizza-dough/
A family favorite.
I love this recipe! Can I sub. Whole wheat flour?
Yes you can but you’ll have to make some adjustments. Unfortunately it’s not a 1:1 swap with these types of flour. Here is a website that gives some good tips when swapping to whole wheat flour. We also have a homemade wheat bread recipe on the site too that is yummy!! https://lilluna.com/whole-wheat-bread/
https://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/bake/how-to-substitute-whole-wheat-flour-for-all-purpose-flour/
Such an easy bread recipe to make! We love how yummy it is when it comes out of the oven with butter and homemade strawberry jam
Can I make this with instant yeast? If sips, do any of the ingredients or quantities change? Looking forward to trying it!
Can l add a egg and use milk instead of water
Yes, you can instant yeast for this recipe too. All other ingredients/quantities should stay the same if using instant. Hope you enjoy the bread!!
The bread is really delicious. My family favorite.
I don’t have a mixer can I make this by hand
Yes you can! Just make sure to knead it really well. It’ll be a good shoulder workout. 😉
I made this bread and it is simply delish!!! Many thanks!!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed the bread. You are so welcome! 🙂
Finally a loaf bread that I can make and is good. I’m wondering if I can use the same recipe but use wheat bread flour instead. Thanks!!!
Hi I’m only wanting to make one loaf. So would I just cut everything in half?
It was so easy to make that I would put the other loaf in the freezer.
So milk is not needed in this recipe?
I simply couldn’t figure out how to consistently make bread till I stubbled across this recipe! I used my bread maker without subbing anything and it was perfect for 4 loaves of bread and hoagie buns! Fantastic!
Delish! Perfect size for two loaf pans and it was very soft. I enjoyed it very much
Oh I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for giving the bread recipe a try!
Best bread recipe my family can’t get enough thanks for sharing recipe my family loves!
You’re welcome!! I’m so glad your family loves the bread!
I have tried dozens of different bread recipe’s online, but this one for sure tops them all! It’s got a great crust and beautiful texture to it. So light and fluffy. Most others the breads tasted good, but were very chewy and heavy textured. I sliced up my loaf after helping myself too three slices, lol, couldn’t help myself, it was so good. This may be the first homemade bread that would actually work for a pb&j sandwich too!
Oh this makes me so happy to hear!! I’m so glad you love the bread recipe. Thanks for sharing the awesome review!
Do you have a bagel recipe?
No homemade bagel recipe on our site. We do have a homemade donut recipe… not exactly the same, I know.
This..!! This recipe has topped all my other regular bread recipes! The taste is so delicious I ate a half loaf by myself!!! It’s seriously so so easy, and watching it rise after 35-45 minutes is exciting! Lol I know it’s such a simple thing, yet knowing I made that and it’s doing what it’s supposed to do, that makes me smile ❤️❤️❤️ My kids love the bread, the hubs too. What more could I ask for?? Thank you for sharing your recipe!!
Oh you’re welcome! I’m so glad you all enjoy the bread recipe. And it’s true, there’s something so satisfying about making homemade bread! 🙂
I just tried this with coconut sugar instead of white sugar and it turned out great. I mixed this by hand instead of using a mixer so the dough may not be smooth but still tastes good and is soft.
Oh that’s good to know coconut sugar works great too with this recipe. I haven’t tried it with that before! Thanks for sharing and so glad to hear you enjoy the bread recipe!
I want to make this but I’m a little confused about how much sugar to use. You say a pinch but it says 1/4C in the recipe. I tried to find if anyone else asked this question but after 10 minutes of reading comments I gave up😂😂😂
You throw a pinch of sugar in right after you put the yeast into the warm water. After the water turns foamy, then you add the 1/4 cup along with the other ingredients. 😊
Yes!! What Caitlyn said is exactly right. 😉
Great question! So to get your yeast to bubble and foam, you will add it with warm water and a pinch of sugar then let rest. Once it has bubbled and foamed up, then you add the 1/4 cup of sugar and follow the rest of the recipe. Hopefully that makes sense! 🙂
Just made your bread today and it turned out perfectly. I let it cool just enough to slice off the crust and lather it with peanut butter and molasses. OMG it was all I could do to not cut myself another slab.
So happy to hear that you loved the bread recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Okay
Can you use quick rise yeast with this recipe?
Yes – you sure can! But with quick rise yeast it is usually recommended to use about 25% less yeast than what the recipe calls for. So you may want to use a little less than 2 teaspoons of yeast for this recipe instead of the 2 1/4 teaspoons that it calls for. Hope this helps!
After testing multiple bread recipes since December, this is hands down my favorite. I make this recipe every week. I know you have a sandwich bread recipe but I use this for sandwich bread. Excellent grilled cheeses, breakfast sandwiches and more. Als
I’m so glad you love it so much and that you use it for so many other dishes, etc.
Today is my second time making this bread. It’s seriously so simple and very delicious. Definitely recommend
Awe, thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I just love homemade bread! 🙂
Question in regards to the serving size, is it based on 1 slice or the whole loaf?
It would be based on a single serving size… so 1-2 slices (depending on how thick the slices are).
Fantastic turns out perfect every time.
Thank you!! So glad you love the bread!
THANK YOU!!! This recipe was the EXACT one I needed. I got a new stand mixer for Christmas and with it, a promise to make homemade bread next Christmas to take to it. lol This is the perfect easy bread recipe to start. I have had ZERO luck with bread in the past, winding up with some… pretty inedible bread, that I wouldn’t even feed to my worst enemy. This turned out delectable, soft, tender, wonderful. I didn’t even need butter with it. Thank you!!! Eager to try more of your recipes!
Oh I’m SO so happy the bread recipe was a hit!! How fun to get a new mixer and now to have a recipe you love making in it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this great recipe.The bread came out great.Very delicious.My husband and daughter loved it.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad the bread recipe was a hit!
Could you do this in a bread machine??
I have always made it by hand or in a stand mixer because it’s so simple! But you could certainly give it a try in the bread machine. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you do!
What kind of oil should you use?
Whichever you prefer! Canola, vegetable, coconut, or even avocado oil all work great.
Can you use milk instead of water
I have always made this bread recipe with water, so I’m not totally sure how it would turn out. But you could certainly give it a try. You’d want to make sure that the milk is warmed, just as the water would have been, so that the yeast will still rise. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you do end up making it with milk.
Thanks for fast reply and I will let you know
Where’s the video?
If you scroll down in the post under the heading “Easy Bread Recipe – A Family Fav!” you’ll find the video embedded in the post. It may also pop up on the side as a little pop up video as you scroll down the post.
Was an absolute hit for my family, we could barely wait for it to cool down! I do have one question, my bread came out quite dense. I personally like it this way but if I was to bake this for others, it may be a little too dense. How could I avoid this? I am a new baker so I have no idea! Too much kneading? Not rested long enough?
Yay! I’m so glad you loved the bread recipe! There could be a few different reasons why your loaf was a bit dense… usually dense bread is a result of not enough kneading or not letting it proof (rise) long enough. Sometimes it can be due to using too much flour or using old/dead yeast. Luckily this recipe is pretty forgiving and tastes good even if it is a bit more dense. 😉 Just keep baking and trying again and again and you’ll get that fluffy loaf in no time!
I have never been successful in makin bread. I tried this recipe since I had tried many others. I absolutely love this recipe. Not only was it so easy to mix by hand, easy to make, easy instructions..and it turned out absolutely stunning. My entire family loves it. It tastes so good. I was cery inoressed that I created a bread from scratch that was worthy of eating. Thsi is fool proff!! I can’t wait to make it again.
I tried this bread recipe yesterday. I got 2 absolutely perfect loaves of bread! Could not have gone any better. I love to back & have tried many bread recipe. This recipe is hands down the best structured bread & tastes fabulous! Thank you for sharing this. It is my go to bread recipe from here on out. I could not believe how fast & simple this was to make!
Hooray!! That makes us so happy to hear! So glad that the bread recipe was a hit.
Can this recipe be made in a bread machine?
I haven’t ever tried making in a bread machine. It’s pretty simple and quick with just a mixer. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you try it in the bread machine.
This is my go to bread recipe, it never fails me! My kids love it and always ask for it straight from the oven
This French bread recipe is a hit in my family!!!
This is a recipe that I can say “If I can do it, anyone can”. Seriously! It’s easy enough that I’ve memorized the recipe and it turns out amazing every single time. My family will eat it in one sitting. You definitely need to make this!
Aw, thank you so much! We’re all about easy and delicious, so I’m so happy to hear you and your family enjoy the bread!
Love this bread!! Great flavor & texture! So good & so easy!!
So good and so easy!
I could be overthinking this, but when you add it to the stand mixer, do you mix with the whisk attachment or the dough hook?
I’d use the dough hook for this bread recipe!
My go to recipe, perfect every time!
Thank you!! I’m so glad to hear you love the bread recipe!
Nicely done. Beginner friendly. Flavorful bread.
So glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe!!
I’ve made this s few times now and it’s the best white bread recipe that I’ve found! So thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy to hear you love the bread recipe!
Oh my God you are so great Luna I have tried for so long to make bread and guess what I made it perfect bread and smells and taste Awesome thank you so much I am very impressed you are the best
Thank you for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed the bread recipe!
Unfortunately Lil I have to hold you accountable for not adding a good Irish stew recepie as a prerequisit to accompany these fine loafs.. I followed the recepie to a T with one exception . I used only 6 cups of A.P. flour. The dough was sticky so I simply tapped my palms in flour and kneaded. Rolled it and after 45 mins of proofing in the pan, did 33 mins in the oven. Although the Mrs. never complains about my homemade pasta and cheese cakes she turned to me after 2 bites and said ” throw out the other bread recepies and make sure ya keep this one. Even in our senior years she still wears the pants most of the time. .I know Im safe as she never reads these recepies . Thks again and thanks for the great recepie.suggest you may want to add a blurp about using the yeast and the time it takes along with temo of water for those who rarely bake bread .
Thanks so much for the feedback. I’m glad your wife enjoyed the recipe too!! Thanks for giving it at try.
What size loaf pan do you suggest using for this recipe?
I think you are always safe with the 8 1/2 x 4 1/2, but this recipe can work in a 9×5 pan too if that’s what you have.
This recipe is awesome, the loaves were light and fluffy, and delicious. Other than the half cup of water for the yeast, I used milk, other than that I made no changes. I will be making the recipe often, next I’m going to use it for buns.
I bet the milk in the recipe was great. And how fun to make it into buns too! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
First time and came out excellent will try again
So glad to hear it turned out well!
Made this and so delicious 😋
Can I divide this in half to make one loaf?
You bet! Bread freezes really great too, so you can always put that second loaf in a freezer bag. Then when you’re ready to eat it, let it rest on the counter for a couple hours until it comes to room temp and it’ll taste fresh as can be!
I have gotten really into baking over the last few years and this is by far the favorite bread in my household. Perfect recipe. Thank you!
Aw, thank you!! I’m so glad that you love the bread recipe!
Hi there, I am just curious about the elevation where you live. I am at 6,000 feet, so it would be nice to know if I should make any adjustments for the elevation here before baking this bread. Thanks!
The elevation here is about 1200 feet, so you’d for sure be considered “high altitude”. I’d say the biggest thing is to watch the rise time of your dough. It may rise faster the higher you are. Also, watch the amount of flour you use. It may not be exactly 5 1/2 – 6 1/2 cups. Just until the bread pulls away from the bowl. You don’t want to put too much flour in your bread or else it will result in a dense/heavy loaf. You could do a little research on google too about baking bread in high altitudes too if you want any other tips or ideas.
I added a half cup each of butter and lard. Also 1.5 cups of wheat germ. Wish I could post pictures of how it came out. They’re beautiful. Doubled the ingredients to make 4 loaves but I stuck to 1tbsp of salt. Can’t wait to taste.😍
Thanks for sharing what you did. Hope the bread tasted as amazing as it looked! Thanks for giving the recipe a try. 🙂
I can’t count the number of times I have made your bread recipe. It is so wonderful, I like to give it as gifts to my neighbors and everyone loves it! Thank you for sharing and God bless
Thank you so much for your sweet words!! I’m glad it’s a hit and has become a staple. That makes me so happy to hear!
I literally can’t make bread to save my life so I googled homemade bread recipes. And when I tell I saw lil Luna recipes was rated 5 stars I had to try it. The best bread I have ever tasted and I’ll be definitely be using this recipe for Christmas sandwiches Christmas morning. LOTS OF LOVE FROME ME TO YOU. Keep up the gr8 work mama.
Thank you SO much!! I appreciate our feedback and am so happy to hear you enjoyed the bread recipe!
This is one of the best bread recipes. I used milk instead of water and lowered the amount of salt (1 tbsp salt makes it a bit salty). It turned out to be perfect. A 5-star-recipe!
Thanks for sharing your tweaks. I’m glad you enjoyed the bread recipe! We love it around here too. 🙂
I made these while the province was being looted in Kwa-Zulu Natal In South Africa. There was no retail services for a week in Gauteng & KZN and people were going hungry. I always prefer to buy bread but being forced to provide, I tried this amazing recipe that was fail proof and passed it on for the comfort of home made bread in their devastated homes. God Bless you for this gem.
Not every baker had success but I did. Only 1 loaf pan so 1 loaf & a round bun. Only mine was very dark as it rose very close to element. but was devine.
Wow! What a beautiful and inspiring story. I’m so grateful you were able to find this recipe and enjoy it during that time. Thanks so much for sharing!
Faultless recipe..have passed on to nieces.Thank you
Awe, thank you so much! I appreciate it! I hope your nieces enjoy it as well!
Easiest bread I’ve ever attempted!! So tasty! Everyone loved it!!
Yay! That makes me so happy! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
First time bread baker, the recipe was super easy to make and it turned out amazing!
Oh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe and were able to follow along. Way to go on making bread from scratch!!
I just want to ask , what is the weight of the serving and is this weight thr same before and after baking ?
Ooh that is a good question. I have actually never weighed the bread before, so I don’t know the answer to that question. I’ll have to give it a try next time I bake a loaf.
Made it. My husband loves it. Says it’s a while he has tasted a proper bread.
I love it!! So happy to hear that your husband enjoyed the bread. Thanks for sharing!
I make this every other day. Doubling the amount. I keep one loaf and send the rest home with my daughter for her large family.
That is SO sweet! I’m sure your daughter and family just adore the homemade bread. I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe and that is has become a go-to.
when you go to jump to video there’s no video to watch
Thanks for catching that. We’ll make sure to hop in there and update the post.
Literally the best homemade bread I have EVER had. I almost cried! The secret here is to go slowww and complete each step carefully. I am never buying bread ever again.
Thank you!!!
Yay!! I’m so glad you love the bread. A good homemade bread can’t even compare to store bought! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
I am so grateful I came upon this recipe. The bread was so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Just tried today as my 1st bread baking experience. The crust turned out nice and crunchy like baguette as I really like. But the middle part is still not entirely cooked though I baked for about 35 minutes in 200°C. What could be the possible reasons so that I can improve in my next attempt please?
Way to try your hand at baking bread! So a few things could have been the case… 1) Making sure the oven is fully preheated. 2) Maybe the oven was a set too hot so the outside baked but the inside didn’t finish fully. 3) Also, I always wait until the bread is cool to cut into it because sometimes the inside appears doughy, but it hasn’t had time to let the steam dissipate. So fully cooling the bread may help as well. An undercooked loaf can be fixed if you return it to the oven too. Place the loaf back in a preheated oven at 350° F for 10-20 minutes. You can tent the bread loosely with foil to prevent it from browning further, if you’re worried about the outside being too done. Best of luck with the next round of bread making!!
Hey Good morning!!!
I want to bake a bread today but I want to make only one loaf please can you tell me for one loaf how much bread flour and yeast should be used?? And also sugar n oil too!!
You can just take the recipe and cut it all in half. The full recipe yields 2 loaves. So one loaf would be:
1 1/8 tsp yeast
1 1/8 cups water
1/8 cup sugar
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp oil
2 3/4 – 3 1/4 cups bread flour
Another option is to freeze the extra loaf. Make the recipe as called for and after the loaves cool, you can put it in a bread bag and store in the freezer. Pull out and thaw when you’re ready to eat and it tastes fresh as can be!!
Very easy and delicious! I make this a lot! Just don’t forget the salt like I did once. Haha!
I’m glad this is a go-to recipe for you! Haha yes, that salt really does make a difference. 😉
Soft, moist, flavorful, and Oh so easy!
I make this every week and get requests from friends for loaves as well. Thank you for this terrific recipe!
Oh you’re welcome! I’m so glad to hear you (and your friends) love the bread!!
Is it okay to use warm milk while making the bread?
Yes, you can use milk. Just make sure it is warm — around 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk changes bread recipes by producing a softer loaf, due to the milk fat content, which can also give the bread a richer flavor. Bread made with milk also browns more easily (lactose or milk sugar will caramelize as it bakes). So just a few things to note. Hope it turns out yummy!!
Can you use whole wheat flour?
This bread is the best recipe I have ever had. Always turns out great. And I don’t want to buy store bought anymore!
Thank you!! I’m so glad you love the bread. Yes, you can use whole wheat flour. Here are a few things to consider when swapping out to whole wheat flour… whole wheat absorbs more liquid than white flour and produces a stiffer dough, which makes it harder to rise. So, I’d suggest for every cup of whole wheat flour substituted, increase the liquid in the recipe by 2 teaspoons. Then once you’ve mixed up the dough but before kneading, let it rest for 30 minutes. That gives the flour the time it needs to fully absorb the liquid which results in a softer dough. Then it should rise just as high as dough made with white flour. If you are using white whole wheat flour, then you should be able to do a straight substitution. Either way, you’ll have to let us know how it turns out with the whole wheat!
I am questioning the amount of salt. The abbreviation for teaspoon is tsp and for tablespoon is Tsp. This recipes abbreviation is confusing. I made this bread with 2 teaspoons. Is that the correct amount? The bread came out a little dense but tasted very good.
The recipe calls for 1 Tbsp (tablespoon), which is 3 tsp (teaspoons), so using 2 tsp was very close! The bread probably tasted a lot the same as if made with the full amount. 🙂
in the last step, you mentioned 375, is it faurenheit or degree celsius?
I’m pretty sure it’s Fahrenheit.
Yes, it is in Fahrenheit!
Loved it, worked perfectly! Thank you 🙂
You’re welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the bread.
I only have instant yeast, will that still work?
Yes, that will still work!
Did you ever try butter instead of oil?
I have not tried butter for this particular recipe but if you do I would love to hear how it turns out!
willthis recipe work for dinner rolls also?
Yes. After forming the rolls just adjust your baking time to 10-12 minutes and check on them to see if they are done. You may need to experiment a little bit on the baking time. Hope this helps!
Best bread recipe I’ve tried. Easy to follow instructions.
Awe, thanks so much! I’m so glad you liked the bread!
Looks delicious. Can I brush butter on the bread before baking?
You sure can! Brushing butter on bread before baking will give you a crispier crust. If you prefer a shinier, softer crust then you can brush the bread with butter after you bake it. Hope this helps!
What kind of oil are you using? Do you think ghee or butter would work instead? I’m trying to stay away from vegetable & soybean oils.
Butter would be a great substitute for oil in this recipe. Use the same quantity of butter that you would for oil. Melt the butter and then cool it a bit and then you can use it in the recipe like you would for oil. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for trying it!
Such a beautiful dough! So easy and yummy
I’m so happy you liked the recipe! Easy and delicious are two of my favorite words. 🙂
My go-to favorite recipe!
Awe, that makes me so happy! So glad you use this as your go-to bread recipe! 🙂
Very nice, I added some ground flax and added a bit more sugar😀.
Thank You Bill 😊
Thanks so much for sharing what you do! I’m so glad you liked it! 🙂
i am lookin for ingredient’s for to make bread
The ingredients are at the bottom of the post in the “recipe” section. Let me know how your bread turns out!
Has anything left the risen dough overnight in the fridge to bake the next morning? 🤔
Yes – you can take the risen dough out of the fridge, bring it to room temperature on the counter (it usually takes about 45 minutes – 1 hour) and bake it in the morning. Fresh baked bread in the morning is the best!
This is the softest, most fluffy bread I’ve made yet. It took a bit more flour than listed, but it was great. I converted the ingredient measurements into grams instead of volume. This bread was just amazing. I’m going to be making many more loaves.
Love hearing that! So happy you like it! Thank you for letting me know!
Really great bread. It was perfect.
Glad you think so 🙂 Thank you for sharing that!
This was the best bread I’ve made and I have made alot. The taste was superb. A very nice crumb. I used a 1/3 cup of sugar and it was soooo good.
Awe, thank you! That makes me so happy! Thank you for saying that!
SO easy and worked perfectly! All the stores are out of bread during this “snowpocalypse” Texas is having. I made several for the neighbors 👍🏻
Excellent
Glad you think so 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know!
Perfect!
Hello, I’m about to try this recipe. I had made loaves last week and also rolled them up with seam side down. My problem? Not a huge one, but the seam never disappeared into the bread. I could have unrolled it like a jelly roll! Think it was a yeast issue?
Lorain, I just made this recipe and it did the exact same thing! Did you try it again and get the dough line to disappear?
This will definitely be my go to recipe. It was a total success for a first time try
Thank you
Recipe was very easy to make
So happy to hear that!! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Best bread I ever had. And so easy! My husband can’t wait till I make it again! Thank you for sharing
Glad to share 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Do you think this recipe would work in a bread making machine? My wife just got one for Christmas and we are looking for a good recipe to make in there and have had this recipe before from my mom but wasn’t sure if you or anyone else had tried it in a machine. Thanks!
I am sure it would, though, I have not tried. Let me know what you think!
My first time making bread and turned out perfect! Will definitely be making a lot of bread from now. Thank you very much for this simple but BEST recipe. 🙂
You are very welcome! Thank you for trying it & for letting me know!
Perfect! Turns out every time.
Glad to hear that! Thank you!
Delicious! Bread turns out perfect everytime whether I use all purpose flour or whole wheat. Thank you for sharing an excellent recipe ☺️
This is the BEST bread recipe ever. It is soo easy to make. I make it all the time!! My family loves it. Thank you soo much for this recipe. It is Awesome!!
You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing that!
You are so welcome!! I love to hear that! Thank you!
I have made this three times now. Only the second time I was not happy because I over proofed the dough. So it sank. This recipe is definitely a keeper. My daughter loves the bread. Its so soft and yummy. Two questions though- can I replace the flour with 100% whole wheat bread flour? Currently I have made with APF. Also, instead of sugar can I use honey? Would it be the same amount? Any changes because of hone and whole wheat flour?
Thank you so much for this recipe. You are amazing 😊
You are so welcome! Yes, you can totally use whole wheat flour, but for the honey, I have not tried. I am sure you could, though I do not know if it would be equal measures. I suggest getting on google & then you can read the suggestions & decide what amount you want to use.
Should the whole wheat flour be the same amount? Even the liquid should be the same amount?
Yes, I would think so 🙂
Thank you so much. This recipe is so awesome. I have made it a zillion times,the loaves never even last a week. For sugar I replaced it with coconut sugar and used only whole wheat flour turned out amazing. I have also used honey bit activated the yeast using a little sugar. If I were to make buns out of this recipe how many would it be? Thank you and Stay safe
I’m so glad you enjoy the bread recipe! It is a yummy one. You know, I have never turned these into buns, but depending on the size you are making, I’d say somewhere between 1-2 dozen. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you do turn them into buns.
I’m so glad you enjoy the bread recipe! It is a yummy one. You know, I have never turned these into buns, but depending on the size you are making, I’d say somewhere between 1-2 dozen. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you do turn them into buns.
What a great and simple recipe. I tried it for the first time and we loved and enjoyed the bread so much that I am doing it again today. Thank you so much
Yay! I am glad to hear that! Thank you for letting me know!
How long does bread stay fresh after baking?
How to STORE homemade bread? Let the bread cool completely and place in Ziploc bag or wrap in foil. The homemade bread should last 2 to 3 days stored at room temp. How to FREEZE homemade bread? If you’re wanting to save the bread for later, it freezes beautifully! I like to slice the loaf all the way through, place it in a plastic bread bag, and freeze it as soon as it has cooled completely. To THAW it, just pop the loaf in the fridge for a few hours. I love that I can pull out a few slices as needed for toast, or pull out a full loaf for soup night or when I’m making sandwiches for school lunches.
I used regular flour and my hands, it turned out great! I have baked bread a few times by now, but this one turned out the best! It helps to mix the yeast with sugar water first to see if your bread will rise. Thanks for the recipe!
You are welcome!! Thank you for letting me know!
Hi! I’m super excited to make this recipe, but I don’t have two metal baking pans the same size as your picture. I have two Pyrex baking dishes that are 8.5 X 4.5 X 2.5 that I could use. Or, I have a 13 X 4 Pullman loaf pan. Which would you recommend? I don’t know which will work better with the volume of dough this recipe makes. Any thoughts would be so helpful. Thanks!!
I would stick to the two Pyrex baking dishes. I haven’t tried it in a bigger loaf pan.
I’m finally making homemade bread! My bread came out fantastic!
Great! Glad to hear that! Thank you!
Can I I use regular flour not bread flour
You sure could 😉 Enjoy!!
Best homemade bread ever! I never leave reviews but this one deserves it. I have made this bread many times and everytime I give it away to someone, I get many compliments. People can’t believe that it is homemade
Awe, I appreciate you leaving the review! Thank you so much! I am so happy you like!
We love this bread and make it often.
Butttt I do have issues with the middle of the bread separating and leaving gaps at times. Do you know what can cause this? I’ve tried to read online and there were 3-4 possibilities. I tried to do a process of elimination for those possibilities, but it still happens. Any suggestions of what could cause the bread rolls to separate in the middle?
It happens to mine, sometimes, too. It’s just so hard to know with each loaf. Glad you like it!
Can I use glass baking dish?
Yes, that should be fine 🙂
Turned out great.Thanks
You are welcome! I am so glad it did! Thank you!
Newbie question here 🤓: What if you don’t have bread flour? Can you substitute for another flour? Thanks!
Yes, you sure could 🙂 Enjoy!!
This recipe is very easy to follow and very delicious!
Easy recipe. My kids favorite!
Super yummy!
My favorite thing about this bread is how light and fluffy it is with just the right amount of sweetness. Such a great recipe and I love seeing that you can make homemade bread in a kitchen aid mixer and it still turns out amazing. This is always an easy go to homemade bread recipe.
This is probably the best bread I’ve made, it’s super soft and delicious 😁
Woohoo!! Happy to hear that! Thank you!!
Love this recipe! Very easy to follow with reliable results. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to share 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
absolutely amazing, this was my first time making wheat bread and my company said that there never had wheat bread as good as this! Thank you for the recipe I going to be making this more often ( i used my freshly ground wheat flour for this recipe)
Awe, that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!
Oh my god. My first time making bread and I stumbled across this AMAZING! Unbelievable. I can’t believe I made this 😅
Yay!! Love that!! I am so glad you gave it a try 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Great bread! The second bread recipe I’ve ever tried (first in the new bread pan I got) and it was good! Very moist and dense (me and my family ate too much). Never need to buy store bought white bread again!
However, I ran out of regular flour half way through, so for the last 2 cups I used coconut flour instead and it worked fine. Next time, I’m going to try to make a batch all coconut flour so my dad (who’s on a mostly gluten-free diet) can eat it better. If you try this with coconut flour, make sure to add more salt or less sugar (or both), because the coconut makes it a little too sweet for me.
Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks so much for letting me know that! That makes me happy to hear!
Correction, do not use ALL coconut flour, the bread will not come together! Half regular and half coconut works though.
Can you use instant dry yeast?
You sure could!
Absolutely love this bread! I was wondering if it could rise overnight in the bread pans in the fridge and be placed in the oven for cooking in the morning?
Honestly, I have never tried, so I am not sure how they would turn out. I’m sorry, I wish I knew.
I have used this recipe for two years now and it has never let me down. It’s so easy but it tastes wonderful. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
You are so welcome! Thank you for saying that!
I follow this recipe all the time! It’s the best!!
That makes me so happy! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
My family is LOVING this bread! I can’t keep it in the house. With everyone but me (I work at an elementary school) at home they are just plowing through the loaves. There is no time during the week to come home and make more bread. Do you think I could double the batch?
I love that!! Thank you for sharing that! And, yes, of course you can 🙂
Just made it yum
Glad to hear that! Thank you for trying it!
This is a really good, basic white bread! It’s nothing exciting flavor wise, but it is delicious and the texture is light and fluffy. I ended up needing to add 7-7.5 cups of flour, which might be because it’s a very snowy, wet day here in Idaho. I also had to bake it closer to 45 minutes. I used instant yeast and mixed it right in with the dry ingredients before adding the water and oil. I’m planning to freeze one loaf to use later. I’ll definitely make this again!
Glad to hear that! Thank you for sharing what you did! Hopefully, that helps anyone 🙂
I just came across your recipe and am trying it now! I love the simplicity of it. I was wondering though, does it matter which type of oil you use?
Glad you found it!! No, it shouldn’t 🙂 Enjoy!
My kids absolutely love This Bread! I actually have not made it On purpose bc they eat too much of it. Everyone who I have made it for loves it too. Also, the riae of the bread also depends how high your containers are. I bought two that are higher and two that are lower. The lower one uiels smaller breads and the higher ones yields higher/larger breads. All of them are yummy
Mine too! It’s our favorite!! Glad you like it! Thank you!
I used instant yeast and it worked perfectyl fine. Made two batches and first time added alittle too much flour still edeible . 2nd batch perfect!!! First time making bread . Sixty three its about time, always imtimidated me . So Yeah iIt was easy and I enjoyed it more then I thought. I actually made the biscuits. So Thanks Great receipe and easy.
Everyone should do it aleast once. I’ll be doing it often.
Yay!! I am so glad you tried it! Practice makes perfect! Thank you!
My second rise hardly rose. What might have happened. This was my first time Making bread.
I have a question: Can I use Raopid-Rise dry yeast? And if so, does it decrease the rising time? or change anything else in the recipe? i am new to bread making, but very eager to get going on this recipe.
Honestly, I’m not sure. I stick to what I know & haven’t tried. I would do a lot of googling before you try.
I had to use plain flour. It worked also. When I can biy bread flour, I’ll try it to compare also. A friend said plain flour is ok also. She makes sourdough bread each week from a starter and it is delicious. I appreciaye your website to learn from during my free time. P. Bailey
I am so glad you do 🙂 Yes, plain all-purpose flour works just as well. Thank you so much for letting me know!
I use milk as well. I have even used butter milk before and it was so good.
Thanks for sharing that!
Can you add things to this bread like apples or cRanberries. cinnamon and raIsons and still have it turned good?
Yes, for sure!! Enjoy!!
Hi!! This is the first time I bake bread and I’m glad I used this recipe. First of all, I don’t kNOW anything about baking bread. However, I already had the basic ingredients because I wanted to start baking bread, specially during the Pandemic. I picked out three different recipes (from different sites) and, to be honest, the reason I chose this one was because it’s the prettiest site (again, I don’t know anything about baking bread). LET ME TELL YA’ – this bread came out delicious, extremely fluffy, and amazing!!! Iwill keep using this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Awe, thank you so much for saying that!! I am so glad you chose this recipe! Thank you!
Hi,your recipe is amazing.I have prepared it several times and my familY love it.Is it ok to use regular all purpose flour instead of bread flour?
That makes me so happy to hear! Yes, you sure could 🙂
I love the text of the dough. Im 60 y old and ive used a lot of recipies before. I really like this one. One plain and one garli jalapeno cheese bread.
I am happy to hear that! Thank you for trying it!
My bread comes out amazing except my crust is thick and hard! What am I doing wrong? I love the texture of my bread but my crust never comes out like in your picture.
what size bread pans do you use?
mADE THIS BREAD AND ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! sO sO EASY TO MAKE.
IS NUTRITION INFORMATION BASED OFF OF ONE SLICE BEING A SERVING OR TWO?
I found a recipe calculator for calories on the net, and this recipe yields 24 slices for bread for me (12 each loaf) which equals 135 calories each slice. Hope this helps some people that are counting calories like I do.
What Are You calling a serving size? Im curious because ive never seen a slice a bread that only has two grams of carbs.
This recipe is great. We have made it many times already. But the last two times I made It, the bread separated in the middle and had gaps in the center of the bread as if Some of the rolls separated. Do you know why this happens? Still tastes great, but want to soLve this.
Oh, man, I wish I did! I haven’t had that problem before. I am not sure what causes that??
This is the best bread
Recipe. Made it several times. It is a keeper. 10 star!!!
Yay!! Thank you so much for saying that!
I have never commented on a recipe before, but this recipe more than deserves it! After two or three different bread recipes, I finally found a good one. This bread is great and never lasts more than a few days at my house. The only adjustment I made was a 25-27 minute bake. This is the bread recipe that you are looking for!
Thank you so much for saying that! I am so glad you found it!
Okay.
So, I have always struggled making bread.. something doesn’t work right every time.
Decided to give this one a go, and I never leave comments.
But my, ohmy, did this ever turn out AMAZING!
I don’t have a kitchen aid so I just used my hand mixer with the dough attachment and added in total 5 cups flour.
I only have one bread pan so I divided it in half and did one in a bread pan and the other in a pie plate and ended up with the nicest round loaf. The bread is so soft and chewy!
I am currently about to write this in my notebook of keeper recipes. Thanks so much for this easy to follow delicious bread
You are so welcome!! That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for leaving me a comment & for trying this!
Wow! This bread is amazing! I have made several bread recipes since the pandemic hit in March, so I’m getting pretty good at it. the bread came out just like your photos and every bit as soft as described. We ate it hot out of the oven — the whole family loved it! THAT FLUFFY, BUTTERY TEXTURE IS simply IRRESISTIBLE. My daughter gives this bread a 6-stars rating. She said it was the best bread of her life!
Awe, that makes me so happy!! I know what you mean about making tons of bread! That’s all I’ve been doing..baking! Thank you for sharing that!
This bread was awesome. Easy and the most delicious recipe I have tried.
Yay!! I am so glad! Thank you for letting me know!
It is soooooo good love it! The inside is so soft and the outside is A hard crunchY(in a good way) tExture.
Happy you like it!! Thank you for sharing that!
I Made the bread and It did not rise at all. Where did i fail? WouLd Love To know where i made my mistake.
Did your yeast bubble & was fresh? That will make the biggest difference.
Very nice recipe! Bread came out great for a first time home made bread maker! ThAnk you for the recipe!
You are welcome! Thank you for trying it!
Hi,
Not quite sure if you calculation are correct ?
As im Unable to get Any close to what the calorie count says.
Could you please check this.
Regards
Easy to make and tasty.
Please correct the nutrition facts
Thank you!
I love this recipe! Its so easy to make and the bread always comes out so good!!
I am glad you think so 🙂 Thanks for sharing that!!
Can I use instant yeast instead?
You can, you would just need to make the adjustments.
I’ve always used scalded milk in my bread recipes in the past. i was a bit skeptical about just using water. but it turned out perfectly. of course, i tweaked it by adding a mixture of cinnamon, sugar and chopped pecans when i rolled up one of the balls of dough. and made the other one normal. it’s fabulous!
i wish there was a way to post a picture.
Sorry, I don’t let pics to be uploaded. But, I am sure it looked beautiful! Love all the options you can do with this! Thank you for letting me know!
This recIpe is great! I used it the fiRst time i made bread by myself and it turned out perFect. Now i Use it as my go to for cinnamon brEad and jalapeno Cheese bread ? ?
Thank you! Yes, it’s a great base for adding your favorites!
Very simple and Easy. First time making a bread LOAF and it turned out WELL. The nutrition info seems pretty off. is the 20 slices for each loaf (40 slices Total) or for both loaves together?
So, glad it turned out!! Thanks for sharing that!
Can you use FleIschmann’s active dry yeast in the jar in place Of the packet? If so, how much wOuld i use?
Thanks.
Yes, you totally can. You would need the same amount listed on the recipe.
I’ve made this several time and it’s wonder. Has anyone Made it at night and let it rise until morning? I would love to have it frEsh out of the oven for break.
Glad you think so 🙂 I have not tried that, so I can’t say.
I followed exactly as mentioned, but it came out quite dry and crust & edges were very hard… please guide where I went wrong. I am just a beginner in bread baking.
I am glad you gave it a try! There are many reasons why, but it’s so hard for me to know, since I was not there. Google has lots of suggestions. I would check on there & see if it’s because of any of those.
Tried it today and it came out great. But I added 3/4 tablespoon of salt cause 1 tbl spoon seemed too much with. 5 1/2 c flour
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
The bread looks great . Please can you give your measurements in grams.
I am sorry, I don’t have them in grams, There are conversion calculators online, though 🙂
is this really 23 calories per slice be this is really good bread.
AMAZING! Love the recipe! It just can’t go wrong. It’s super easy and the Softest bread I’ve ever made.
I appreciate you saying that! Glad you like it 🙂 Thank you!
I have made this recipe so many times I have lost count. It is so good. I can’t do the jelly roll style because i get holes in my bread so i just make regular loaves and they turn out amazing…the recipe is perfect and so easy. i never thought i could master making bread but thanks to you i have. bravo
That makes me so happy! Thank you so much for letting me know that 🙂
I just made this … It was great …. My first successful home baked bread. U she have seen my earlier 2 attempts. ?. I made these as dinner rolls and used 1/2 part MILK and just a little more sugar. They are so soft AMD yummy. Thank you.
You are so welcome! You should have seen mine, too!! Thanks for letting me know!
I made this BREAD ONCE AND IT WAS GREAT, MAKING AGAIN NOW BUT EVEN AFTER RISING OVER AN HOUR, THE DOUGH IS AT LEAST 1.5″ FROM THE TOP OF THE PAN. DOES YOURS REALLY RISE ABOVE THE TOP OF YOUR PANS??
The total rise time is 2 hours. Not sure if this is after the 2nd rise. Did it at least double in size the first time, before punching down? As it bakes, it will get higher.
I’m having a awful time getting my yeast to bloom I’m on my 4th try. Water is right temp waited 10 and nothing. My yeast isnt old. Dont know what to do.
I’m sorry, I wish I knew?? If the water is the right temp & the yeast is not old, I’m not sure what it could be. The yeast could just be bad. Has it been the same yeast each time?
The Other Bread recipes i made have taken all day so i was a bit nervous that i had started this recipe in the middle of the afternoon—i Had nothing to be worried about! My dough Was a little On the sticky side but it turned out perfect!! So quick, easy and DELICIOUS! I love how soft the bread turned out. I will be making another very soon 🙂
Thanks so much for the great review! Glad you tried it & liked it!
Great recipe! Makes beautiful loaves, plus its vegan, which is a huge bonas! Thanks!
Hi, I’m making your bread for the first time. It’s currently in the pan for the second rise, but I’m wondering, what size loaf pan should I use? I have both 8.5 and 9 inch pans. i assume it’s the 8.5 inch pan since at the rolling stage, you say the rectangle should be approximately 8 inches long. Can you advise? I will let you know how it turns out once it’s baked. I’m going to try 8.5 inch for now and see what happens, but if you could let me know, I will make a note of it for next time! thank you so much! (i DON’T MEAN TO BE SHOUTY, BUT THE COMMENTS WILL ONLY ALLOW ALL CAPS). 🙂
Sorry to not have responded sooner. I try not to work over the weekend. Yes, either work just fine. I hope they turned out!
(Sorry for the capital letters – The WEBpage doesn’t seem to let me turn it off).
I love this recipe, it’s so easy to follow and turns out great. My kids no longer want store bought bread! Just one question – sometimes I get big air bubbles, and sometimes I don’t – what am i doing differently? Do I need to make sure all the air bubbles are gone when i roll it out after the first rise? Thanks!
That makes me so happy!! I would try to get them out, but when it rises, it will create some. I get different results each time, so it’s ok 🙂
Thanks so much for the reply. I’m glad that it’s not strange to get different results each time 🙂 One thing that is consistent though is how amazing this bread tastes! My family won’t let me buy bread now – this is the only one they will eat. Thank so much again 🙂
You are so welcome!! It’s hard to buy store bought after this..I agree!
This is the one!
I’ve tried two other recipes, multiple times. They each used yeast, milk, egg, oil…in some combination. The crumb was large and crumbly, and could only be used for grilled sandwiches – but still fell apart.
Thank you for this! Now i can move on to brown breads!
Yay!! Glad you found it! Thank you for letting me know!
This is the first time i’ve made bread without a bread machine. Totally worth the extra effort! This recipe is super easy to folloW. The bread has a great flavour and the texture is perfect. This Is a perfect recipe for novice and experienced bakers.
Yay!! I am so happy you think so 🙂 Thank you for saying that!
Can I use instant dry yeast and if so how much? I cannot find active dry yeast in any store and all that was available was instant dry yeast
You could, though I do not. I would look up conversions between the two, so you know exactly how to substitute it.
What kiNd of oil are you uSing? VEGETABLE?
Yes, vegetable 🙂
Can I freeze this bread ? It would be great to have some in reserve.
Thanks
If you’re wanting to save the bread for later, it freezes beautifully! I like to slice the loaf all the way through, place it in a plastic bread bag, and freeze it as soon as it has cooled completely.
I WAs wondering if this recipe can be used in a bread machine.
Yes, it for sure can 🙂 Hope you try it!
This bread is delicious. Thanks fOr the rEcipe.
I am so glad you like it! I am glad to share 🙂 Thank you!
this is my go to recipe for bread!!! I love it! I use 1/2 whole wheat and have all purpose! It always turns out great. We stopped buying bread from the store and only eat home made! Thank you for this awesome recipe!!!
You are so welcome! I appreciate you saying that! Thank you so much for sharing that!
I had a PROBLEM NOT WITH THE TEXTURE WHICH WAS SOFT AND FLUFFY BUT AFTER THE FIRST rise IT DID NOT DOUBLE IN TWO HOURS AND IN THE SECOND RISE AFTER 90 MINUTES IT BARELY REACHED THE EDGE OF THE PAN. iT IS SO HARD TO GET YEAST HERE IN NY/lONG iSLAND THAT THE FIRST YEAST AVAILABLE AT STEW LENARD’S GROCERY STORE MAYBE IT WAS RUSHED IN ITS MANUFACTURE.. cOULD IT BE ANYTHING ELSE. i COVERED THE DOUGH IN PLASTIC AND IT WAS NOT A COLD ROOM. i ALSO STARTED THE YEAST IN WARM WATER WITH SOME BUBBLES AFTER 15 MINUTES BUT NOT A LOT.?
Hmmm..I’m thinking it must have been the yeast. That’s what makes it rise. I’m sorry that happened. I hope you will try again!
I made this BREAD TODAY. mY HUSBAND AND i HAD IT FOR DINNER……………………………………..aBSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Your tips/directions and recipe were so easy to follow and very helpful. Thank you!
I am glad they could help! I am even happier you both liked it! Thank you!
This recipe is amazing i made it twice already within This just one week. I am just a little confused with the calories, how many oZ would the slice of bread wouls need ro be in ordee foenit to be APPROXIMATELY Close to it?
OKAY THIS BREAD IS AMAZING! It was my first time ever making bread and it turned out absolutely perfect! I’m so so so happy- highly recommend.
Yay!! I love hearing how it turns out, especially for those making bread for the first time. Thank you so much!
This bread is amazing! Thank you for the awesome recipe! ❤️?
You are so welcome! Thank you for letting me know what you thought 🙂
Hi I want to ask..if the dough is too sticky what could be the possible reason? Thank you
You might need a little more flour 🙂 Good luck!
Nutritional chart say carbs 2 . That must be per crumb or its a miss print. followed RECIPE and turned out perfect. Very easy and DELICIOUS homemade bread
EXCELLENT recipe! I’ve been making bread the last 8 WEEKS DURING the quarantine. I made This recipe yesterday and It is the best bread. I will be making This every few days going ForwArd. I useD my bread machine for the Dough and baked In bread pans in the oven. It looks and tastes wonderful!
Love this! It’s all I’ve been making, too! I am so happy you like it! Thank you!
hi
I’d like to know if there is any video of this
delicious bread recipe thanks in advance
I’m sorry, I don’t, but I hope you will still try it 🙂
I followed your recipe to the T’ with just one issue…..I found the bread to be waaaay too SALTY. I kept double checking to see if I made a mistake in the measuring of the ingredients, but it called for 1 tbsp of salt. I think that is way too much salt and the bread was too salty for me to eat. i will remake the bread BUT with way less salt than this recipe called for.
Thank you for trying it! You can definitely add less next time 🙂
I have tried seve bread recipes lately. This one was so easy abd turned out light and fluffy! I’ll defin be using it as a go to recipe!!!
Yay!! Happy to hear that! Thank you for giving it a try 🙂
What is the dimension of your loaf pan?
I usually use 9in pans, sometimes 8in.
What changes should i make in this recIpe fOr baking in Convection( fan operated oven). Bcoz whenever i tried bread crust is always hard.
Oh, man, I am sorry, I wish I knew. I haven’t tried before.
Does it matter the size of the bread pan?
I usually use 9 inch pans. I haven’t tried in other pans.
Easy and great. We baked one and loved it. Decided to wait on second so we can have nice warm fresh bread for breakfast. My question is if we can refrigerate overnight before baking or am i better off baking tonight.
Will definitely make again!
I don’t usually let the dough sit overnight, but you can always freeze it, once baked & thaw it & use for toast & we like to stick in the microwave with some butter.
What size loaf pan?
I use 9in pans 🙂
tHIS RECIPE is so easy and the bread is delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
You are so welcome! Thank you for trying it!
Have cooked from scratch my entire life, but not real successful with bread today. Mine was too dense so I put it back in the oven. Tastes good, but reckon I need more practice and probably need to let is rise longer. Not throwing it out though as it will be great with soups and casseroles which are in my freezer. Anxious to give this recipe another shot maybe in a few days.
I had to practice tons & still mess up..I hope you will give it another try. Maybe it was too much flour??
The rec looks perfect. I Had a question- can use this same recipe and make buns or subway bread?
I haven’t tried, but I am sure you could!
CaN you freeze this dough?
I personally have not. Not sure it would work, but it can be put in the freezer, after it’s been baked.
Seriously the best bread REcipe eVer! I added jaLapenos, havarti cheese, and bacon. Yum
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing that!
Good recipe. Nicely present
Can you give quantity in gram. It’s more clear and can scale easily by gram / ml / kg
Thanks
Thank you! I’m sorry, but I don’t have those measurements, but I am sure you can find an online conversion.
Recipe explained in details, excellent job
It is a great RECIPE quantities to be an able to read IN GRAMES/ML/kg. It’s more clear to scale
Made this for the first time a few days ago for my husband and two teenage sons and, needless to say, it’s gone. The bread was delicious. Just a perfect, fluffy but still substantial, DELICIOUS AS-IS OR TOASTED WHITE BREAD. Although I’ve been baking for many years, this is only the third or fourth time I’ve made “proper” bread and I’m so glad I chose your recipe. the men are already asking when i’m going to make more. I HAVE ASSURED THEM THAT IT WILL BE WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE RECIPE. WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT!
I love this!! I am so happy they like it that much! Thank you!
Hi,
We’ve been using your recipe to make our fresh and delicious bread during the Covid19 pandemic and we love it! This is our 3rd batch. They turn out just perfect every time and they last about 5 or 6 days and they’re still as delicious as day 1. We’ve tried it with cheese too…yummy!
Thank you
Annette
Awe, I love hearing that! Thank you so much for sharing that. Adding cheese is a great idea!
Great recipe! My family thOroughly enjoyed the bread!
Thank you so much!
The mixer in the video is a kitchenaid artisan stand mixer, appears to be 4.5 or 5 qt. The dough Hook attachment shown is The One that usually comes included with the mixer. Great kitchen appliance, hard to kill one!
haven’t tried to make it yet but was wondering….i have instant yeast the one that gets mixed in with the dry ingredients. is that okay to use and just skip th proofing part?
Yes, if you are familiar with working with that yeast, I usually don’t, only because I am not a pro with using it.
Have you tried making this with less salt? 1 tablespoon just seems like a lot and i am always trying to dEcrease our sOdium intake. Thanks!
I have not, but you definitely could use less.
Thank u for posting This recipe first time making bread and it came out yummy!
I’m so glad!! Thank you so much for letting me know!
I am pLannIng to make this tomorrow. However i was not able to find dry yeast. I was able to buy a brick of fresh yeast. It calls for 2/3 oz. for 4 cups of flour. I hope it turns out.
I hope so too! Let me know how it turns out!
When you say cover and let doigh riSe.. donyou leave it on countertop or placenin the refrigerator ?
I just leave on the counter or under a light from the hoodvent/microwave. Hope that helps!
Has anyone tried this as a cinNamon roll?
I personally have not.
THIS BREAD IS SOOOOOOO VERY SOFT, TASTY AND EASY TO MAKE. tHANK YOU SOOOO MUCH
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for letting me know 🙂
I have never made bread before today, aNd i tried this recIpe. It came out so amazing! Easy to make and tastes perfect!
Well, I am so glad you tried it! Way to go! Thank you!
For the final rise, you may want to mention the plastic wrap should be oiled or it will stick to the dough
Turned out perfect. Soft bread texture with a light, soft crust. great for sandwiches.
Love it for sandwiches! Thank you for letting me know!
As a busy mom and school nurse, it’s been years since i’ve baked this much. Thanks to this quarantine , I’ve found myself with mUch More time to spend in the kitchen. I found this recipe while searching the Internet for something calling for bread flour rather than all-purpose. And, my oh My…i can never go baCk to my old Bread recipes! So light, so perfect, so…delicious!!! Thank you for sharing!
Awe, thank you so much!! That makes me happy! Glad you found it!
I made this tonight and it was amazing. I do have a question regarding your carb count. 2g does not sound right. I ask because my father is a diabetic and I need a very accurate number.
I’ve never made bread before and have just used this recipe, it was perfect! very easy to follow and worked beautifully. I left out the sugar as i don’t like sweet bread, other than that I followed it step by step and have had a lovely result.
I am glad to hear that! Thank you for trying it!
Hi
Do you really use 2 1/4 cups of water for 1 packet of yeast?
Yep 🙂
The recipe is wonderful, Thanks so much, it is delicious, very soft.
Glad you tried it 🙂 Thank you for sharing that!
My FIRST Time making bRead, during this QUARANTINE anD it was a huge success With all thr members of my family. Warm with butter. Toasted. Soooo good. SecoNd time i made it, i SUBSTITUTED 1 cup of oat Flour and i cup whole wheat. Super yummy! This will be my go-to Bread recipe.
Way to go! I am happy your family liked it! Thank you for sharing what you did!
It’s very goOd recipe Simple to follow
I am glad you think so 🙂 Thank you!
Hi! Can i use instant yeast instead of Active dry yeast? Thank you
Yes, you can 🙂
I love, love, love this recipe. It’s excellent! Foolproof and Delicious! The only thing is, the site crashes on me each and every time I load it up. I don’t know why.
Hmmm..I don’t know why either?? But, I am glad you like it! Thank you for letting me know!
Hey, can I kNOW the weight of the bread.
And how can I personally contact you to learn some more recipes
I am so sorry, I do not know the weight & you can come to my site any time for recipes 😉 I’d love to know what you think!
I love love love this recipe! Its quick, simple, tasty and my kids LOVE IT! they prefer this bread over any store bought bread.
Thank you, this is now a staple favorite, even for my “I DON’T like bread” daughter. 🙂
That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much for saying that!
Can you tell me how many grams per serving with the NUTRITIONAL information You Added?
This would have been great if the loaves had not stuck to the plastic wrap after rising in the loaf pans. Reckon I shoud greased it or something? Collapsed the loaves. Still baking them, but irritated they are flat on top. First time, epic fail.
Yes, you cover the top of the bread with oil, so that helps to not stick. No worries..it took my a few tries 🙂
This was so easy and SOOO GOOD TO EAT. Thank you. Will be using this AGAIN and AGAIN!!!!
I am glad you will!! Thank you for trying it!
I made this bread today and it turned out amazing. It was exactly as described ..light and fluffy! Yummy!
I am so glad you think that!! Thank you for saying that!
I have not Yet tried this recipe… becauSe before i try it, i’d like to know if it is a very swEet bread? I’m not sure what the sugar ratio normall is, and this seemed like a lot of sugar to me. Thanks iN advance!
Nope, it’s the perfect combination 🙂 Hope you try it!
This was my first attempt in making homemade bread and it was a total success and soo yummy! My 4 year old is eating it looking so pleased saying “oh my life” lol it’s delicious
Love that!! So happy you gave it a try. Happy your 4 year old likes it 🙂
It’s an easy recipe and turned out beautiFul and very DeliCious
Awe, thank you so much for saying that!
I FOLLOWED THIS RECIPE TODAY FOR MY FIRST EVER ATTEMPT AT MAKING BREAD. IT TURNED OUT ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! I WAS SO HAPPY WITH IT. MY BROTHER EVEN WENT ON TO SAY IT WAS THE BEST BREAD HE HAS EVER TASTE AND HAS EATEN HALF THE LOAF ALREADY (LUCKY I MADE TWO!). WILL DEFINITELY USE THIS RECEIPT AGAIN TO PERFECT MY BREAD MAKING SKILLS. I WILL I COULD UPLOAD A PHOTO! THANK YOU SO MUCH
You are so welcome! That makes me so happy! Way to go & thank you for trying it!
Made two recipes last night. I will be making this bread weekly. YUM!
Oh, thank you so much for trying them! I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for saying that!
First time ever making bread and it was perfect!! My family wants me to make 2 more loafs today. Thank you!!
That’s a nice compliment from them! Thank you for trying it & I am so glad it turned out & you all liked it!
I tried making this bread and the dough turned out tough and not elastic. Do you think i added too much Flour? Im going to try again with less flour. Hope it turns out. :/
Yes, it could have been too much flour. Don’t give up..add a little at a time, so you can control the consistency.
I’ve made this bread SEVERAL timEs now, and it’s wonderful. I’m using bread flour, so my question is, if i use ap flour, wouldn’t i have to use baking powder/baking soda?? Im not a huge baker, so i’m not sure which. Thank you for a great, easy recipe.
I usually keep the recipe the same, even if I switch the flour, but I am still mastering myself..lol
I have made this bread recipe so many times and it has never failed me! Best recipe ever! Thank you!
You are welcome! Thank you for sharing that. Glad you like it, as much as we do!
Can you use Saf instant rise yeast? I cant find Red Star anywhere right now…
You sure could 🙂 Enjoy!!
GOOD DAY.
I WAS JUST WONDERING IF I COULD USE THIS RECIPE TO MAKE HAMBURGER BUNS?
AND IF I DON’T HAVE WHITE SUGAR, CAN I USE BROWN SUGAR INSTEAD?
I personally have not tried either of those, but there’s one way to find out 🙂
Do you keep the yeast packets that i got off the shelf in the fridge?
Yes..sometimes the freezer, too.
What kind of oil do you use?
I used canola, but you could also use veg oil.
This recipe made some awesome bread! I will say though that I found it better to activate the yeast in 1/4 cup of water instead of the 2 1/4. Then pour the remaining 2 cups in with the sugar, oil, and flour!
Thank you for sharing what you did! I am happy that you liked the recipe 🙂
quarantine boredom has set in so I decided to give this recipe a try. it was amazing! My husband described the bread as dense but delicious…you Only need a slice or two to fill you up. Excited to make toast with it in the morning. we will definitely be making it again and sharing your site with our family and friends. thanks for the great recipe!
Awe, you are so welcome!! I appreciate you sharing my site 🙂
Hi, does it matter what kind of oil you use?
It shouldn’t matter too much 🙂
I love to learn new stuff and bread is a challenge for me
I do too!! It was for me too, but I kept practicing! You can do it 🙂
NOvice Bread maker here- first time it DIDN’T turn out so well ? second time it was great!
Yay!! My first time wasn’t great either! Thank you for sharing that!
Just made this, really easy and simple. I’ve never made bread before but tried this and had no difficulty with it, and it turned out AMAZING. IT is soft and slightly sweet, will definitely be making this again.
Oh, I am so glad!! Thanks for letting me know!!
Is it possible to baKE IN A Crock Pot?
I have personally never tried, so I can’t say for sure.
Really great but I added garlic paste and parmesan to it bc I’m not a fan of plain white bread.
That sounds great!! Thank you for trying it!
THIS BREAD WAS SO DELICIOUS AND WICKED EASY!! EVEN MY TODDLER WHO TYPICALLY HATES BREAD AND REFUSES TO EAT IT ASKED FOR SECONDS AFTER DINNER WAS OVER!!
Yay!! Thank you so much for sharing that! I have one that hates bread too!
So yummy. Easy directions to folLow.
Thank you for saying that! I am glad you tried it!
It was so easy to make and tasted delicious, i will definItely be making this recipe again! Thank you For sharing! ?
So good! This Fresh bRead Is Amazing, like a dreamy pillow Of goodness! Now i need more active dry yeast to make it again!
The PERFECT bread recipe to try as a first-timer. So glad I had everything already to give it a try. It was delicious.
This bread recipe is super easy and SO delicious!!! I think this may replace my old (family) recipe 🙂
So easy to make and turned out so moist and yummy! I will DefiNitely be making it again!
We love this bread. Super easy to make and there is nothing like Warm bread Feom the oven! I was nervous the first time but it turned out great!
This bread is sooooo yummy! And so easy tO make. I have tried quite a few breaD recipes Over the Years and I just always come back to this one. It is a wiNner every. Single. Time!!!
My bread came out a little dense but I’m sure with practice makes perfect. Krystens recipes have yet to fail me so I will keep trying. Love the blog!
You are so sweet!! Keep trying..you’ll get it! Thank you so much!!
So EaSy And yummy ?
Glad you think so 🙂 Thank you!!
Oh my this was so easy to make and so yummy to eat. Slap some butter on that hot bread and i’m in heaven
Me too!! Thank you for sharing that!!
SUPER YUMMY RECIPE! EASY TO FOLLOW!!
Love this Recipe! Simple to follow and super yummy!
Happy to hear that! Thank you for letting me know what you thought!
I’ve always wanted to buy a bread machine, and Now that this recipe turned out so good, i definitely will invest in one. Fresh bread makes such a difference.
It sure does!! Happy you liked the recipe! Thank you!
Amazing!!!!!!!! Perfect comfort food for “stay at home” time. Reminded me of the bread my grandmom used to make for us.
Yes, it totally is!! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
So delicious and soooo easy to make. I thought I had a favorite recipe and am so glad I tried this one! I have a new favorite now! Thanks for sharing!
Woohoo!! That makes me so happy to hear!! Thank you so much!
This was so easy to make and turned out so fluffy and soft. I will definitely be making this again! Thank you again for another awesome recipe!!❤
You are so welcome!! I am so glad you think so 🙂 Thank you for trying it!
I love it was super easy and Loved it
Glad you think so!! Thank you so much!
This recipe is So Yummy, as are all Your recipes ive trieD.
You are so nice! Thank you so much!!
I actually had a friend make this receipe and gift us the bread. It was SO yummy. Perfect to toast and spread butter and jam on.
What a nice friend! One of my favorite ways to eat it! Thank you!
So quick and easy! It takes some practice getting the consistency right, but that’s true of any bread recipe.
Yes, it sure does! Thank you for trying it & for letting me know!
This was my first attem at white bread. It was so easy anD yummy! I will be making again and again!
I am so glad you tried it & liked it! Thank you for letting me know!
The loaves came out just like the photos. I had small lOaf pans so used three. I stopped at 30 min and they were perfect. IT is a delicious White bread. It was soft. Holes were small and CONSISTENT. Wow i can actually bake a great loaf of breAd.
Thank you!
This may have been answered but, when it’s time to knead the dough. Does it have to be done by hand or can it be done in my kitchen aid with the bread hook?
I like doing it by hand, but yes, you can totally use the bread hook 🙂
Thank you for the recipe. However, the 1 tbsp of salt made it too salty. I would use 1 tsp next time. also, i find that proofing the yeast in 1/4 cup of lukewarm water and 1 tsp of sugar works better, and then add the rest of the water afterward. i use a little honey instead of all of the sugar, as a personal preference, and sometimes molasses as well if it is on hand. I also put some egg yolk or milk on the top before baking as a personal preference. Everything else came out fine.
Thank you for giving it a try!
Using Kosher salt keeps it from being so salty. It’s a milder salt (in my opinion). That’s what I used, and it does not taste too salty at all.
This bread recipe is fantastic! Its so easy to Prep, the INSTRUCTIONS and pictures were supEr helpful and the loaves turned out perfect. We Used them With just bread and jam but the slices are perfect For grilled cheese. Definitely my New go to recipe
Yes, this bread is great for so many things! I am glad you liked it. Thank you for letting me know!
I used instant yeast and made a few changes in the process while making it and it still came out As expected. so yummy and will use this recipe again!
Perfect!! Thank you for sharing that 🙂
This recipe was so easy and yummy! I used instant yeast instead and added it with the salt sugar and 2 cups of flour, then added the warm water and remaining flour after. Will use it again!
Omg i made this recIpe yesterday. I haven’t had bread this good siNce my mom passed 20 Years aGo. She Made bread eveRy week. Thank you For sharIng. I will definitely make again. Probably today ?
I am glad to share 🙂 Glad this recipe could remind you of your mom! Thank you so much!!
I’ve made this bread a least a million times since finding the recipe last year. I just realized today that it calls for bread flour lol! AP has worked great (obviously haha) Hs’ing tried it many different ways (part wheat, etc) I’ve got to say that my family prefers it with 1/4 to 1/2 cup ground flax. I add it when I’m adding the additional flour after the first 4 cups. I think it makes me feel better about how much of this bread inhale. It’s delicious!!! Thank you so much! This made this weird quarantine doable today hehe
Awe, I am glad it can help. Homemade bread makes everything better 🙂 AP flour is still great! Thank you!
This is a new family fAvorite! Easy to make, has the Perfect density for sandwiches and has a mellow flavor so it won’t overpower whatever you’re eating.
Yay!! Happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
If you haven’t tried it yet, make it, you wont regret it. Easy to make and was super soft on the inside, i’m gonna make another batch soon!
Awe, thank you so much for saying that!! I agree 🙂
Great recipe! Very soft 🙂 will DEFINITELY make It again!
Yay!! I love to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!
Yummy Bread ? ?
I am so glad you liked it!! It’s our go-to! Thank you!
I just made this bread yesterday. I am not a baker (of bread) at all but this recipe was so good! We really enjoyed it and for sure will make it again.
I love to hear that!! Thank you for trying it! I am so glad you liked it 🙂
What size packet of yeast do you use? I see soMe tHat are 11 gramS, some 7, some are a 1/4 oz, etc. thanks!
1/4 ounce packet 🙂 Enjoy!!
I also work as an Rn Alicia! Baking is my self-compassion. THANK you for the recipe! I added half milk and half water ☺️
That is perfect! Thank you for sharing that!
My recipe turned out great! I added cinnamon sugar to one of the loaves before rolling it up. I do have a question, can I USE this recipe to make rolls instead of loaves?
Great idea!! You sure could. I have not, but you definitely could 🙂
I make this recipe every monday and we use it throughout the week. I was wondering tho, after day 3 the bread tends to be hard and though to eat unless toasted. Is there any tips for this or is it just the life span of it bc it is fresh? We eat the first loaf in one day and then use the second all week. ?
It doesn’t stay soft for too long, unfortunately. I keep in a gallon size zip-lock, sealed tight for as long as I can. Oh, we can easily go through the loaf in one day 🙂 I am so glad you liked it as much as we do!
I’vI’ve got my loafs baking in the oven. When they come out I’m going to brush them with butter and I think I’ll put poppyseeds on the top of one of them.
Great idea!! Thank you for trying this recipe!
YUmmm!! Thanks for the recipe ❤️
You are so welcome! I’m glad to share 🙂
I’ve baked this Bread several times now its simply the best, my family can’t get enough of it. going to try to use it for cinnamon and ube rolls this time.
It really is the best & I am so glad you agree! Thank you so much for sharing that!
Tried it and loved it but what size bread pan did you use? Ive read back through 3 times a d dont see it
I think I used a 9×5 (the standard size). Hope that helps!
Your nutrition info shows 23 calories when i import the recipe to fitness pAl it Reads 140+ depending on amount of flour useD. Why the difference. Thank you
excellent recipe! easy to make, excellent TEXTURE and taste.
each loaf divided into 12 slices, 24 slices per recipe, 2 slices per serving- Calories 112, CARBS 20 G, FIBER 1 G,
PROTEIN 2 G, SODIUm 582 MG, FAt 3 G.
I am happy that you like this bread!! It’s our favorite! Thank you for sharing that!
This is the softest, easiest bread to make! We love it, for sandwiches, french toast, & of course, right out of the oven with butter.
Homemade bread is a must this time of year. Actually all year long! I love the aroma it fills my house with! this recipe was so simple to follow too!
I’ve made this several times now and it always turns out great. I Use half ap and half whole whEat flour plus add in flax, brewers yeast, and wheat germ to up the health Factor. I eat one loaf and freeze the second and they’re both great.
Sounds perfect! Great ideas! Thank you!
Ive never had any luck baking bread.
Well, I hope you try this recipe! It’s so good & easy! Good luck..you can do it!
Very easy and tasty bread.
Thank you for saying that!
IT’S MY HUSBAND’S FAVORITE BREAD, AND SO VERY EASY! I’M BAKING IT FOR THE THIRD TIME TODAY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Wow! You are nice! I am so glad he likes it! Thank you!
Easy Recipe and bread taste wonderful.
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for letting me know!
Would you do differently if using Instant yeast?
I usually only use the active dry yeast, but I think with the instant yeast, you don’t have to mix with water, but I would check on that.
i MADE YOUR BREAD RECIPE AND ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! AND SO DOES MY Family. I have a question though, you talk about putting it in a bread bag. What exactly are you talking about? The bread is so easy to make. does the bread bag help keep it fresh or ?? I would love to find a way to make it stay soft like it is when you first cut the loaf.
Thank you! I just use a gallon size ziplock bag, let the air out & zip or use a twist tie. That keeps it soft 🙂
It must be a mistake. It says 2grams of carbs in this bread recipe. Not possible for the ingredients.
I cannot rate this recipe, sorry. I have no made it as yet.
Should I use bread flour or regular flour to make this ?
I just use regular all-purpose flour 🙂 Enjoy!!
ThEre is nO way this bread only has 23 calories and 2 carbs.
No wher i couldnt fine out what kind of flour is it plan are self riseing
It’s just all purpose flour 🙂 Enjoy!
What kind of mixer are you using for your bread recipe? Thank you.
It is a bosch machine, but it’s not mine. Wish I had one!
This bread turned out FABULOUS we ate bOth loaves and now im make 2 more
Love hearing that!! It is hard to resist!! Thank you!
Made this bread and it was fantastic, my family loved it, one of the simplest recipes and tastier, softer, breads i’ve Made in a loNg time.
I am so happy your family loved it! Thank you for making it & for letting me know!
What is 1 serving counted as in the nutrition label? I’ve put the ingredients into a couple of fitness trackers and found that 1 slice is 83 calories. I’ve been wondering how you came up with 23 cals?
This was my 1st ATTEMPT at making bread. This rec was easy to follow. It turned out great & tasted delicious!
YAY!! That’s what I love to hear!! Thank you & great job!
I Can’t wait to try this. I love your recipes! I have one question, on the nutritional facts it says one slice is 2 carbs, this that correct. Thank you so much!
Am i the only one who cannot get this RECIPE right to save my life. Ive attempted to make it twice now. I dont know what im doing wrong but i cannot get the doe consistency right. It just sticks to my hands and everything else. Like caramel! I keep adding more and more flour. The first time i think i Got up to like 8.5 cups of flour and it was still Sticky but i stopped cause i thought i was Just crazy and over thinking it. This time i ran out of flour at 7.5 and still cannot pick it up without it sticking and melting into mY hands. Whats the probLem!? It seems like 2 1/4 cups of water is just way to mUch. Or i literally am crazy
I’m not really sure what’s going on. It shouldn’t be that sticky & yes, that’s a lot of flour. Did the water bubble with the yeast? I’m trying to think of what would make it that sticky.
Im using instant yeaSt rapid rise. Im attempting to make it again riGht now. I cut the water down to 2 cups and i feel like the consistencY is right at 6 cups of flour. I hope it turns out good this time.
The bread was still good the other 2 times but I think it was a little dense. Im not sure how this one is Gonna turn out though. Heres to hoping
I haVe been searching for a recipe for soft vegan bread and was so excited to try this. Turned out beautifully, thank you so much for this.
You are so welcome!! I am so glad you tried it & liked it! Thank you 🙂
What size pan do you use? I have several sizes. I have heard that US flour has a different density or weight to it than Canadain flour does, how do I change the recipe to weight rather than volume? (Have not had stellar results from other recipes, this may be why)
I like to use the 8×8 pans. I am not sure about the flour question. Have you tried googling the conversion? I wish I knew :/
I would like to make this bread, however I have a couple of questions. what size pan do you use, I have several different sizes. how would I change the measurements to weight, as I have heard US flour has a different weight to Canadaian and the bread will turn out with a different density. (Might explain my less then stellar results)
I have tried so many bread recipes and this is by far my favorite for white bread. It is not only crazy soft and fluffy but also chewy!! Chewy being the key word here. It makes the best sandwiches, paninis, french toast- you name it. Sometimes my kids just sit and eat the whole loaf if I am not watching. I am so thankful that I found this recipe! Not to mention that it is very simple and easy to follow. You don’t have to be an avid bread maker for it to turn out amazing.
I am so glad you tried it & like this recipe! Thank you for letting me know! And, yes, my kids could eat the loaf so fast (and, me)!
This is the easiest bread recipe that i have found and always wins the family over??
That is why we love it!! Glad you do too! Thank you!
Do you put the yeast in just warm water and let it go or do you boil it on a low heat on the stove? I assume it does also need stirring.
Thanks, Bec COLLINS
P.s Site will only let me use CAPITAL’S. My email address is all lower case.
No need to boil the water. It just needs to be warm & you don’t need to stir either 🙂 Hope that helps! Good luck!
Amazing husband loved the bread ! Followed RECIPE all the way and it turned out perfect ! Thank you for posting ❤❤
You are so welcome! I am so glad he liked it! Thank you for letting me know!
I have been using this recipe for the last 6 months and it is wonderful a 5 star ratting in my book i do the size smaller loaf pans and make 4 loafs instead of two… my family loves it
Thanks so much for sharing that!
theres alot more carbs then that! But good recipe ♡
Best white bread recipe I’ve ever come across. ABSOLUTELY love the simple ingredients and flavor this bread has. Its a big hit with my family
Awe, I am so glad you think so!! Thank you for trying it & letting me know!
BEST BREAD EVER! THIS IS THE ONLY RECIPE I DIDN’T MESS UP!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH IT LOOKED SO GOOD
Yay!! Happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
This was a very ez recipe, I have always been intimidated about making Bread! I have now completed over 10 loads! It seems to be goof proof! All this was done by hand and in Little RV oven! Thank you for this ez recipe!
I am so glad to hear that!! Thank you so much for letting me know! That’s why I love it, too!
I have trIed many different ways and recipes to try and make bread or baguettes but they always came out a bit to dense but when I used your way I made two loaves of beautiful bread. Everyone loved them at the dinner party I went to last weekend. Thank you!
Love to hear that!! Thank you so much for sharing that!
I have made THIS RECIPE 4 OR 5 TIMES AND love IT. i WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS DONE A LONGER COOL RISE ON IT, INSTEAD OF THE SHORTER WARMER RISE. tHANKS!
Woah I don’t know why that was all caps. Sorry for the insane looking comment!
I fol the intructions but my second rise did not rise above the loaf pan in an hour. My houseis70 dEgRees and the yeast is fresh. It doesrise in the oven. Please help.
i apologize for the above post. My kids were bouncIng aroound me when i was trying to post. Now i cant get the all caps off. I love the recipe. I am try to follo it more carefully this time.
LOL..no worries!!
Very easy to make!
Yes, it sure is! Thank you for trying it & sharing that!
Thanks for this great simple bread recipe! I’ve been making bread since I was 9 with my grandmother. I’ve tried making bread at home alone now that I’m grown but always have complications. Your recipe was straight forward and to the point with no mess ups! Thank you a million ❤️
You are so welcome!! Thank you for trying it!!
Do you use all of the flour? Im a newby!?
Sometimes, I do..sometimes, I don’t. It’s pretty close to the whole amount.
I’ve tried many hom bread recipes and I found this paticular recipe easy and delicios .
Yay!! I am so glad you think so!! Thank you so much!!
This is a great recipe! Thanks so much!!!
You are so welcome!! Thank you so much!
I read a previous question about the yeast and water but it didn’t quite match MY Question. Warm water. Do you have a specific temperature? Total amateur Baker here and I have always had a hard time with yeast and water temp. 110°? Luke warm? Microwave the water? Lol I have tried it all.
I am In my second attempt of this REcipe. The first was a total success. I mean perfect bread. Still, very few bubbles in the YEASTING process.
Thank You so much for a wonderful bread!
Awe, thank you so much!! I don’t really have a temp, but luke warm is what I’d say. Glad it turned out!
Fantastic recipe. Made it twice. No longer buying bread from the store.
Woohoo!! Love to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing that 🙂
If i am making this in a bread machiNe, how long do i knead it and on what setting?
I don’t use a bread machine, so I am not familiar with them, I wish I knew!? Anyone??
This recipe was so easy to follow. my first loaf didn’t turn out the best, but that is my fault. I didn’t coat the cling wrap with cooking spray first and it stuck during my second rise. The loaf turned out very dense, but still tasty. I froze the second loaf while it was still dough, and just cooked it up last night, but as an added twist, I rolled it out and put a cinnamon butter mixture to make a cinnamon swirl loaf. going to heat it up this morning as a breakfast treat, while I make a second batch of dough.
Going forward, I plan on making my own bread, since store bought bread contains soy, and my husband has an intolerance to soy that we just recently discovered. and he loves fresh baked bread…who DOESN’T’ right?
I know I love fresh, baked bread better!! Thank you for trying it! Adding the cinnamon butter sounds perfect!
Very good
Thank you so much!!
I’d love to give this recipe a try but I only have one loaf pan. Will the dough freeze well of I were to bake the second loaf another day? Have you ever tried it?
I personally have not. You could half the recipe, if you want. I don’t think the dough would freeze well.
Thank you so much for posting this bread recipe. I make bread all the time and this is the best white Bread recipe I have ever made !
Yay!! I love to hear that!! Thank you so much for sharing that!
Amazing bread! Made it once and my hubby has asked that I make it on a regular basis!!! love it – just starting to make it again today and I wanted to leave this comment because if you are ever hesitant to make homemade bread – this is the recipe for you – so simple and amazing!!!!!!!!
Awe, thank you so much for saying that!! I am so glad it’s a hit at your house!!
I’ve made bread many times before, but last night I decided to try this recipe and it’s seriously the best sandwich bread I’ve ever made! The texture and flavour are both perfect, and the tips about rolling the bread out and then rolling them up into the loaf shapes really made them beautiful. Thank you so much for the recipe; it’s definitely my go-to recipe for sandwich bread from now on.
You are so welcome! Thank you for saying that! It is perfect for sandwiches!
Made this yesterday, it was delicious!
Thank you for trying it!! I am so glad you liked it!
Hi! I’m excited to try the recipe, but I only have instant yeast on hand. Would I still need to follow the same steps? How would you go about preparing the bread with instant yeast?
You wouldn’t need to dissolve the instant in the water first & it just might rise quicker.
would you have any suggestions if I substitute with gluten free flour?
Thanks!
I haven’t tried, so I personally can’t say. I would do everything else the same 🙂
I have made it twice and each time i put it in the oven to bake it alwa drop in the midd
Oh, no, I am sorry. There are a few reasons bread will sink…too much moisture, allowing to rise to long, inaccurate measure of dry-goods, there could be more. I am sorry, I wish I knew what exactly happened to yours. Did any if these happen?
Best bread recipe I have seen.made it and husband loved it.
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know!
i love bread. help me
LOL..so, do I!!
My first batch of bread ever made was this recipe. It turned out perfectly. The boys were happy and ate the entire loaf!
Woohoo!! So, glad you tried it! Thank you so much 🙂
I have a question… can i use this recipe for my zojirushi bread maker?
I am sure you could. I personally haven’t used that, but I would think so 🙂
Made this for the 1st time the other day and it came out beautifully. However I do have to ask how accurate is the nutritional info posted on this, with calories and carbs, just wondering how that was figured out especially given that the all purpose flour itself has a calorie count of 110 and carbohydrates 23g per 1/4 cup
I Would also like to know if this info is accurate as well.
Amazing! SO sImple and easy. MIne came oUt perfect.
Glad to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
Where did you get the mixer to make bread
It is not mine. I use my hands, but it is a Bosch 🙂
You can find kitchen aid mixer at many REtail stores. Including target. Kohls, And a kitchen store. I just made my first loaf and used the dough hook. Made things a little easier. Good luck, I cant wait to make another loaf
You us ksome kind of a bread mixer , what kind is it.
This was a bosch mixer for the video. I usually use my hands 🙂
Hello!! What is the machine you are using to mix the dough? I would love one of those For my breads as Opposed to my standard machine mixer. Thanks!!!!
This is a bosch 🙂 I use my hands, but we used this for the video.
I haven’t TRIED MAKING IT YET….I DO NO HAVE A STAND ALONE MIXER …. CAN I MAKE THIS WITHOUT ONE?
Yes, you sure could 🙂 I usually use my hands!
When can I add seeds to the top before baking do I add during second rise or just before baking this will be my third time making this bread my wife and I love it thxs
I haven’t tried, but you could before baking, I would think 🙂 Enjoy!
Made this bread and it tu out perfect. I will Definitely be making this again.
I am glad to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!
what machine are you using to mix the dough?
It is a Bosch 🙂
What mixer do you use?
In the video, it’s a Bosch, but normally my hands 🙂
Tried this recipe… it turned out perfect. I’ll definitely be using this recipe again ❤
OH yeah I only used 1 tsp salt
Yay!! Glad to hear 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
I made this with a pastry-style bread flour. My FAMILY raved About. Thank you for SHARING an excellent anD easy to follow recipe!
You are so welcome!! Thank you for sharing what you did 🙂
What temperature should the water be?
Ambient temp for the rises?
Thx! 🙂
Water should be warm, not hot & I am not sure about a temp, but I like to let rise under the oven light, on top of the stove.
If I could give this 10 stars I would. What an easy bread recipe. I have made buns before but not bread. Followed the recipe to a t and it is so good. We just had a sandwich with it and omg I could eat the whole loaf. Already put the other loaf in the freezer so I don’t eat it all. Thank you so much for the recipe. I will use it OFTEN. Soooooo soft and delicious.
LOL! I could eat the whole loaf too!! I am so glad you liked it! Thank you so much!
Worked perfectly every time. Love it. Thank you!
Yay!! I am happy to hear 🙂 Thank you!
This recipe looks amazing. Seen many comments on substituting whole wheat flour and that it worked wOnderfully. Which I will DEFINITELY try. Any experience with replacing With rye flOur.
Oh, I haven’t tried the rye flour. I’m not too familiar with that flour.
ya know, the title is actually pretty correct. I’m skeptical of “best ever” stuff but this bread was spectacular.
Oh, I am so glad to hear that! Thank you so much!
I love a great bread recipe! thank you!
This tutorial is super helpful! Baking with yeast can always be kind of frightening – but this recipe turns out perfectly
Love how simple this recipe is! We make several loaves and freeze them for the month.
Great idea!! Bread all year long! 🙂
There’s nothing better than a slice of warm homemade bread with butter. My family can inhale an entire loaf of this stuff in about 5 minutes flat. So yummy!
The bread came out fluffy. The taste was spot on. The texture was too chewy though. Any idea why? What can I do to prevent it from being too chewy next time? By the way, I don’t have a stand mixer so I made it by hand. Baked for 30 minutes. It was perfectly baked.
That is a good question? I am not sure why it did. I haven’t experienced that & not familiar with why it would be chewy?? Nothing wrong with making by hand 🙂
Literally so dang addicting! Thanks for a cozy bread recipe that is easy and delicious. Warm bread is my weakness!
Haha..mine too! Thank you so much for sharing that!
Thank you for this WONDERFUL recipe! I made this for the first time toNight and it came out perfect! I did Use bread flour instead of AP flour and did an eGg wash at the second pRove, but man this bread is DELICIOUS! I also proved a little longer than reCommended but not by much. This is my new go to recipe. Thank You again For SHARING it!!
You are so welcome!! Thank you for sharing that 🙂
Omgeeee!! This bread is DELICIOUS
So easy to follow this recipe
THANK you!
This is my first time making
This kind of bread and came out
Perfect
Thank you for trying it!! I am so glad it turned out! Way to go!1
I decided on a whim this snowy Sunday morning to make some sandwich bread, since were all out. This recipe has simple ingredients that i had on hand, so i went for it. Im an experienced bread baker, but Usually in the form of rolls. This bread came together quickly and baked beautifully! Definitely a keeper for sure!
I am so happy to hear that!! Thank you for trying it!
Thank you! what a “wonderfully simple” recIpe tried it with Double Refined grOundnut oil and All purpose flour just turnded out Awesome ….. Regards
You are so welcome!! Thank you for sharing that!
Need to know the reason for the bread to become dense and cracks and opens up
I am not sure what happened. I do know there are a few reasons why bread might be too dense & they are; too much flour, not letting it rise to double the size, or not enough yeast. So, I am not sure if any of those happened? I appreciate you trying it 🙂
I found your recipe via pinterest and the time listed was a total time of 45 minutes. I clicked wanting to know how in the world you make a loaf of bread in 45 minutes because that sounds like the recipe I want.
I realized you have rising time for 2 hours but did not include this time in the total, which is rather misleading and quite important in my opinion.
Other than that Your recipe sounds delicious and I’m going to give it a try when I have a bit more time.
Do you happen to have a recipe for quick bread for people SHORt hours in the day?
It is delicious, if you do try it 🙂 I do have the rise time on there of 2 hours, but prepping & baking takes the 45 minutes. I have a round up of many recipes that are quick bread (no yeast) recipes………https://lilluna.com/50-quick-bread-recipes/. Hope you find one to try 🙂
Im making this bread tonite for the first time. Waiting on it to rise for the 2nd time . I cant wait to taste it !
It’s my favorite! Hope you like it!!
I made This today! Ive never made bread- i did have To get a fresher yeast but your directions were easy and never once did i QUESTION if i was doinG it right!!! My girls love it! Thank you!
this is by far my favorite bread to eat! so easy to make!
This is my fourth time using this recipe! Yummy anD so so simple! I doubled the iNGreDients and placed the two addItional loaves in the freezer after the fIRst rise. (Wrapping them individually in plastic wrap.) The freezer loaves rose perfect and tUrneD out beautiful! Now i always have bread on hand, Thanks for the great recipe!
You are so welcome!! That’s a great idea! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
My 1st time in years to make homemade bread . This was very eastmyvrecioe to follow. Thank You my bread looked like I bought it in a Bakery and tasted wonderful it was gone in an hour ! Delicious
Woohoo!! Thank you so much for letting me know that! I am so glad you tried it & loved it!
This is the best bread!! I was afraid to try it, since I’ve never made bread, but it turned out perfectly!! It is so soft & I can use it for so many other recipes!
Theres nothing more comforting than bread coming out of the oven. The smell and taste is heavenly. We like it slathered in butter and the next day as toasT.
MAde this recipe twice. My second rise is a flop both tines any SUGGESTIONS?
Didn’t rise at all the second time, but did the first time? Hmmm..that’s a good question! You followed everything exactly?
How much is the yeast expected to bubble? I have a pretty high concentrating of bubbles/foam in the center but it gets clearer as the radius increases.
It doesn’t have to be a huge, high amount. As soon as it gets bubbly, then you would continue on 🙂
Hi Lil Luna I was wandering since I don’t have a stand mixer can I just mix by hands??
Sure could 🙂 Enjoy!!
I could eat a whole loaf of this bread all by myself! It is SO good!
Does it matter the type of flour
I use all purpose, but I am sure others would be fine, though I haven’t tried myself.
Just making sure 1 Tablespoon of salt? I made this tonight but I thought perhaps that was a lot of salt so I did 2 teaspoons of salt. It turned out well. My family devoured the first loaf in a matter of minutes. Hard to cut when HOT. Lol.
Yes, but if 2 tsp worked, then that is good to know 🙂 Yes, they get devoured fast!! Thank you!
Absolutely fabulous!!
Awe, thank you so much!! This is our favorite! Glad you liked it!
I made BLT’s with it!
can i use this to make fluten free i use gf flour and in a bread machine
I haven’t tried, but you sure could 🙂 Hope you like it!
I am on my 3rd batch of this wonderful bread! My yeast was not getting bubbly or foamy, but I didn’t have any measuring spoons so I guessed t the amount of sugar. After I read the other comments I added more sugar for my yeast to feed off of and it did the trick . My first batch I was in Southern California and didn’t want to die of heat , so I made them in my toaster oven. They came out really good , except the top got too dark cause the dough had risen so high ( wonders happen when you have the right tools) but never the less they came out so good. Thank you for this recipe I am now living in Rosarito Mexico making your bread down here my neighbor came over to see what smelled so good, so I had to give her a loaf when it was done. She said her and her husband had some for dinner and toasted it with homemade jam is morning.
I am so glad it turned out! I love hearing about your neighbor!! It really does smell so good! Thank you!
I made this using bread flour,I measured out 5 1/ 2 cups of flour and only added half at first.i didn’t need the other half my dough is firm and not pliable.what have I done wrong
I wish I knew? I haven’t used bread flour, so I am not sure how that might change the recipe. I am sorry 🙁
I halved this recipe and made bread rolls. It’s a lovely recipe with simple ingredients. I’m currently in Malaysia and bread is quite expensive here so I really want to perfect making bread and with this easy and delicious recipe I was a professional today. Thank you for sharing this recipe
That makes me so happy to hear!! Thank you so much for letting me know 🙂
What size bread pan do you use? Also, can I use the jar of “bread machine” yeast? If yes, how much do I use?
I use the 9×5 or the 8 1/2 x 4 1/2. I’ve used both. I haven’t tried using the bread machine yeast, but if you are familiar with it & know how to use it, I’m guessing it should be ok 🙂 Hope that helps!
I’ve been using your recipe for a year now. I never even made bread before and everyone LOVES this bread.
Super easy and delicious ❤️
This is our favorite!! I am so glad you make it & everyone loves it! Thank you!
I love cooking so I need yummy things to cook.
I hope you found some good ones to try 🙂 Hope you like them all!
I have never made bread and I decided to try this recipe- it was amazing- my entire family loves it and says it’s better than the store bread. Thank you
Woohoo!! Thank you for trying it! I am so glad your family likes it 🙂
Your bread recipe came out great, my question is can I substitute honey in place of the sugar
I’m so happy to hear that! I have not tried using honey, so personally, I am not sure how that will turn out. I’m sorry! I will have to experiment.
i made this bread for the first time back in November 2017 & I absolutely love it. I’ve never made bread before this recipe & it turned out great. I use this recipe at least 3 times a month now.
Yay!! I love to hear that! Thank you!
This bread sounds wonderful. Is there a way to convert it to making it in a bread machine? Thank you.
I haven’t made it in a bread machine, so I am not quite sure what you would need to do. We do it old fashioned way 🙂 I would think you do it the same way as far as mixing it together.
Hey! So I’ve always been afraid to make bread but I finally did. I love the flavor but my bread browned more on the bottom and was more ashy on top. Also my outside crust seemed harder than yours looks.
I am glad you tried!! It takes practice, for the best bread! You’ll get there 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
This is my first time baking bread..
Can I use instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast?
What modification do I need to do if I use instant dry yeast ?
Thank you
Yes, I believe the instant can be dissolved right in the dough, as the active needs to be dissolved in water first. Hope that helps! Good luck!
I used bread flour and it turned out great. This is a wonderful bread recipe, thanks for passing it along!
You are so welcome!! Thank you for sharing that!!
Great recipes
Thank you so much!!
We have not bought bread for 3 months or more!! This recipe is fabulous! First rise on my next batch is going right now and I will be making buns for bbq out of 1/2 of it.
That is so awesome to hear!! Thank you so much for letting me know! We love this bread so much!
What kind of oil do you recommend? I’ve never made bread and have little baking experience. Thank you for the recipe!
I just use vegetable oil 🙂 Good luck & let me know how it turns out!
I used light flavored olive oil. Turned out great! Wonderful recipe.
Thanks so much for sharing!! So, glad you like it!
Hi. My bread didn’t quiet turn out like yours. Even though my yeast was in date, do you think something was wrong with it. It’s my first time so could be that… lol. It didn’t rise hardly any. Taste great though but not sandwich bread material. Help! 🙂
Did you let it bubble? If it did not get bubbly, you need to ditch that & try again. Makes all the difference 🙂
Are you able to sub out the white flour in this recipe for almond or coconut flour to make it gluten free?
I am sure you could, though I personally haven’t tried, so can’t honestly tell you how it will turn out. Though, I don’t see why it wouldn’t 🙂
thank you for the recipe and i’ll definitely try your recipe. than you.
You are welcome! Let me know what you think! It’s the best 🙂
What kind of mixer/kneader is that? Thanks
It wasn’t mine 🙁 I’m not even sure??
I tried this recipe today. It was simple and turned out great! I was little nervous because my dough seemed too sticky, but all turned out well. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Yay!! So happy it did! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Love this recipe, we stop buying bread ????, my kids love it. Tip, I burn the yeast because the water was too hot, so instead of getting rid of the dough I made bread stick with 1/2 and then mix another 1/2 batch form scracth and mix it with the drough that didn’t raised and it work out perfectly
Yay!! I love to hear that! My kids love it, too! Thank you!
Hello, I’m new to baking and I was wondering if I could use “bread flour” instead of All purpose. Thanks!
I’m sure you could, I personally haven’t tried, but I don’t see why you couldn’t 🙂 Good luck!!
I just made your bread and it did take longer than 35 mins. I’m just wondering which rack did you bake it on cause I made it on the second from the top rack.
I use the middle 🙂 All ovens vary, so it’s ok if it takes longer or shorter. Did you like it?
I absolutely love it!!! Was a huge hit with my family! Practically wolfed down the first load in minutes!
Woohoo!! So glad! Thank you!
What kind of oil? And could you substitute it easily, maybe melted butter, coconut oil?
I just use vegetable oil. I haven’t tried the others. Has anyone else?
AWESOME!
Yay!! Thank you so much!
It turned out really well! The butter touch was amazing! It made the bread so soft!
I am happy to hear you liked it! It’s the only one we use. Thank you for letting me know 🙂
Can you add other seasonings to the dough like garlic powder?
You sure could. I haven’t tried adding garlic powder, but that sounds like a good idea!
This is my go to recipe for bread! Just wanted to let you know, I mix everything in a food processor, quick and easy and it comes out perfect every time!
Thank you for letting me know!! Yes, we love it too for so many things! I am so glad you like it!
Hi Kristyn,
Just wanted to say thanks as this has become my go to sandwich bread every week. I no longer buy store bread. Due to an autoimmune that I acquired, processed foods are less desirable. So your bread has become a lifesaver. Thank you!
Best regards,
Jason
Love to hear that!! We use this bread for so many things! I’m glad you like it!! Thank you!
My whole family is in love with this bread it is absolutely fabulous. Thank you for allowing us to have this recipe.
I am so glad to share it!! 🙂 I am also glad you all love it! Thank you!
Have you ever tried to punch the dough down twice and do a double rise before putting it in the pan for a final rise? My 90 year old mother who baked her own bread for 70 years said she did it that way. She also started her yeast in a cup of water with the pinch of sugar, put all the dry ingredients into the bowl mixed them up then added the water and then the foaming yeast. She said this kept the salt from being concentrated with the yeast and possibly killing it. I mix my dough this way and have had good results, starting with half the flower and adding more as I stir. I stir by hand with a wooden spoon. I will try the double rise on my next batch.
I’ll have to try that. Thank you for sharing!
I made the bread and followed to a t. Looked amazing when baked but when i sliced it it basically unraveled. Air pockets between my layers from rolling. What could have caused this? Not rolling tightly? Or didnt pat down enough? Tasted amazing but didn’t slice well. I definately want to try it again. Can you not roll it and just put it in pan?
Oh, I’m sorry it did. I am trying to think why it would have done that?? You do need to form the dough into a cylinder type shape, so it can fit into your bread pans. There could have been air pockets. Did you knead it real well? I hope it doesn’t do that again 🙂
I’ll just work on my knead next time and see..maybe roll up tighter too
I would bake home made bread for my father in law he loved warm bread out of the oven with mustard and a thin slice of onion. Made this recipe once before my family loves it. I am surprising them today with another batch. Love this it is Devine
It is definitely a treat when someone makes it! Thank you for stopping by!
I used your recipe today and I must say, it makes very delicious bread! I’m going to use it to make hot dog and hamburger buns as well. Thank you for sharing. ☺
Great idea!! I am so glad you like it!! Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely love this recipe! This was my first time making bread & it turned out awesome. I’ve tried other roll recipes & they turned out ok but from now on, this is our bread for any meal. Love it!
Yay!! I’m happy to hear that! Thank you!
This is the easiest recipe to pull together. I make it once a week for my . Everyone loves it.
Thank you,
Sandy
Woohoo!! I am so glad! Thank you so much!
I made this bread last night and it is so yummy! I only made one loaf and used the second portion to make cinnamon rolls!
Perfect!! Thank you so much for letting me know 🙂
You’re very welcome and thank you for sharing!
Do you think this bread be made with a Pullman lidded loaf pan? Thanks!
Good question?? I haven’t tried, but I would think so??
Making this bread for the first time today and my first time ever….but my bread isnt rising in the tins!?!? ????
Did your yeast bubble?
A little bit? I think I will retry another day with some different yeast.
It could have been bad or may have not let it sit long enough. Hope it works the second time!
love all recipes!!
Awe, thank you so much 🙂
I made your basic bread recipe yesterday! Oh my goodness! Definitely the best bread recipe I’ve ever used. The recipe is SO easy and finished bread should carry a warning….’ very very moreish’.
Thank you for publishing this recipe….I’ll be making bread frequently now!
Haha!! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing!
WOW! This bread is the BOMB! Even with a few of changes I made due to what I had on hand and our personal taste. I used 1/4 cup of ground flax for part of the flour, and reduced the sugar to 3 Tblsp. I didn’t have anything but quick rise yeast, so I upped that amount to a heaping tablespoon and it rose beautifully – TWICE! Since I don’t have a stand mixer, I just kneaded it for about 15 minutes. It was still a teeny tad tacky but I left it that way…and so glad I did. It was just the right amount of moist, soft and had a beautiful crumb. Hubs and I went thru a whole loaf in one day. This is now my go-to recipe. Thank you for posting this great, versatile recipe!
Wonderful!! Thank you so much for letting me know 🙂
This is my first bread making experience. Thanks KS for sharing your recipe! I don’t have a fancy bread mixer.
I thought I would be fine with that I had and my hands, but the dough just didn’t rise like it should have.
I’m currently waiting for the loaves to rise so I can throw them in the oven. They are on the hour mark right now and have barely moved.
Were my tools just not right, you think?
I use my hands..they are the best tools 🙂 How did it turn out?
Hi do you think I bake a bread with Sam ingredients in a breadmaker.
I personally haven’t, but I’m sure you could 🙂
I like Basic Homemade Bread Recipe
This bread is our favorite! I hope you’ll give it a try 🙂
After the second rise, the saran wrap got stuck to my dough and unfortunately the dough deflated a bit. The top of the bread ended up being pretty flat and not having the pretty round shape yours did. I’m not sure if it’s because I did not put enough flour (I used between 5.5 and 6 cups) or if I should have sprayed the plastic wrap with non-stick spray before putting it on the dough. However I decided to the dough anyway and the bread seems otherwise great! Super tasty and smelled amazing while in the oven. I will for sure try the recipe again once we finish this batch. 🙂
Well, I am glad you liked it 🙂 I would spray the saran wrap or I like to use a kitchen towel to cover it.
My one year old has several food allergies so I was on the hunt for a homemade bread for him. I have to admit i was very nervous, but this was super easy with all your pictures. The bread is AMAZING! Everyone in the family is eating it now and it was actually requested as Christmas gifts by friends instead of cookies this year. Thank you so much for posting.
Yay!! I love hearing things like that! Thank you for sharing!
This is an awesome recipe! Honestly when read I “flour” in the recipe I assumed bread flour, so that’s what I used and it turned out great. I read online that the only real difference is bread flour has a higher protein content. It made 2 fluffy and soft, yet dense loaves that my family loves. I am able to make slices for school lunches, even peanut butter and marshmallow fluff won’t tear the bread while spreading! The only other things I changed was while preparing the yeast I did a swirl once around the bowl with honey, instead of the pinch of sugar, and I used olive oil instead of vegetable. I’ll definitely be making this bread for years to come!
Thanks for sharing your changes! They sound perfect! I am so glad you like the bread!
Could you please tell me what kind of mixer that is? I’m obsessed with finding it!! The recipe looks amazing and I will make it tonight <3
Thank you!
I’m sorry I wish I knew for sure. I think it’s some kind of bosch. It wasn’t mine. The bread is the best, though 🙂
Am going to try this.
I sure hope you like it!!
Looks like the Better Homes and Garden recipe I have been using for 50 years except substitutes all water for milk and uses oil instead of shortening. Bread is bread, right?? And I can attest this is an easy, peazy recipe
Might give this one a go to compare. I am sure either way, they are both fantastic as Home Made Bread has no equal, for sure.
Made this bread, EXCELLENT ! Two loaves didn’t last the dinner! Very easy and delicious.
LOL..it never lasts long!! Thank you for letting me know & I’m so glad you gave it a try!
What machine are you using?
I would love to know too I looked amazing
I wish I knew. Someone did the video for me. I get lots of questions about it! I guess I better find out!
Tried this recipe today and it turned out great!!!
Woohoo!! Isn’t it the best?! Thank you so much!
What kinda nd of flour, all purpose or self rising?
All-purpose 🙂 You are welcome!
I only have a hand mixer in my kitchen with beater attachments. Can you mix all the stuff by hand or something?
Hands are the best tools 🙂
In your recipe you say 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups of flour. I will be a first time bread maker and I am not sure what will happen if i do one or the other measurement. and does it matter what type of oil i use? i.e. veg, canola etc.. Thank you for your feedback!
I like to start by adding half of the flour at first, then add 1/2 cup at a time, until the right consistency. You can’t take out flour, but you could always add more. And, you could just use vegetable oil, though I’m sure any is fine 🙂 Good luck!
Everything seemed to be going right, up until now… the loaves are currently resting in the loaf pans but they don’t seem to be rising and it has almost been an hour. What am I doing wrong? Maybe the yeast was bad? I just bought it at the store! Thanks!
It might have been or it didn’t bubble up. It helps under light or warmth, too 🙂
Thanks! I’m gonna give it another shot with some new yeast ????
Can you use a sour dough starter for this recipe? I’m trying to avoid the dry yeast. Thanks!
I personally haven’t tried, so I’m not quite sure. I would think you could do that as an option. Did you try it?
I make this bread every week. Started out with two loaves, and now we’re up to 3 White loaves, 2 cinnamon loaves and 12 dinner rolls each week. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!!!
Love hearing that!! Sounds yum! Thank you for letting me know!
made this bread tonight for cinnamon rolls! love love love!!!
Yay!! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much for giving them a try & great idea for cinnamon rolls!
Love this bread, I make at least once a week…so very easy…love it
Isn’t it the best?! I’m glad you like it! Thank you so much!
No matter what yeast I use it never seems to bubble up like your pictures… I just font know what I’m doing wrong.
I’m sorry you are having problems! Sometimes it bubbles & sometimes I don’t wait for it to bubble. Make sure your water is between warm & hot. Have you tried all kinds of yeast? I use the instant yeast, if that helps!
I have been making this recipe every week for the past month now. It’s amazing!! I don’t think we’ll ever buy bread from the store again. 🙂
That makes me so happy to hear!! Yes, this is our favorite!! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Will rapid rise yeast work in this recipe?
Yes, but I’ve only used the active yeast, but if you are familiar with the rapid rise, you could try it.
Alicia, this bread looks beautiful and perfect! I’m going to make it the first chance I get!
This bread turned out amazing! It is such a simple recipe. My husband and I won’t be buying bread from the store anymore after trying this!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Yay!! We never have to buy bread either 🙂 I’m glad you liked it! Thank you!
I just wanted to say I tried the homemade bread this morning…so easy to make, turned out perfect…my husband loves it..thanks…I’m definitely going to try more of your recipes
Thank you so much!! This is absolutely our favorite! I’m so glad you all liked it!
Great
Glad you like it! Thank you!
This bread is amazing and so perfect for sandwiches! My family loves it! Thank you for an easy recipe that tastes delicious =)
Love hearing that! It’s great for so many things 🙂 Thanks so much!
I tried this recipe & My Family absolutely Loved it. Thank You
I’m happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know!
May I know u are using all purpose four or high protein flour
All purpose 🙂
This looks so easy. I am going to give it a try. Thank you. I have a question – Do you use bread flour, self-rising or all purpose flour? Thank you.
It really is super easy 🙂 I just use all purpose flour 🙂 Good luck!
do you use ap flour or bread flour
I just used all purpose flour 🙂 ENJOY!
thank you i sent my comment in before i read all the other comments so i did see where you said you use ap flour
do you have a recipe for gluten-free
I am sorry, I don’t 🙁
I tried this recipe for the first time today, and it was the best bread I ever made. The author took the time to post step by step directions, and tips, that made all the difference. I added four cups of flour, and then began adding more flour in small handfuls as I kneaded the dough…. Keep adding flour until the dough just barely sticks to the surface you are kneading on. The consistency of the dough is of prime importance. If you like a lighter fluffier bread then add a bit more flour. I prefer mine a bit more moist and dense so I used around 5 3/4 cups in total. Just follow the authors directions and you can not go wrong!
What type of flour are you using?
My bread wasn’t as light as your picture…heavier in texture. It was still super soft, but just much heavier. When I sliced it, the bread height wasn’t as high as typical sandwich bread either, and your picture looks like it should be about the same size. If mine had turned out that height, it would’ve taken FOREVER to get done in the center due to it’s heaviness. I followed the recipe completely. Any thoughts or suggestions? I’m looking for fluffiness with a full bodied taste. Is that possible?
This was the first time I’ve ever made homemade bread. It was so amazing. My entire family LOVE it, requesting I make bread for the holidays.
Yay!! Love to hear that! It’s our favorite bread recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi..please can yu give the measurements in grams ?.
I suggest maybe seeing if you can find a site that can convert it for you. 🙂
Just made this and they turned out perfect! Didn’t change a thing I’ll definitely be using this recipe again!
I’m so glad it did!! Thank you for letting me know!!
Thank you for the recepie..I must try
Let me know if you do..I’d love to know what you think 🙂 Thanks!
We now buy flour instead of bread! Thank you for sharing! Love the bread!
You are so welcome! It’s our favorite!
Watching th video and it looks amazing! What mixer are you using? I was looking for a good bread mixer!
Oh, it was not my mixer. I need to find out what it was. Still haven’t :/
Hey there! I’m very new to baking anything other then boxed cake mixes and muffins :(, but I’m trying to make everything homemade now! I only have Quick-Rise Instant yeast. Will this work? Very, very new to the whole yeast thing. Thank you!
You know, I’m still learning myself. I’m not a pro, yet 🙂 I’m thinking it will be ok. Keep an eye out on it. I sure hope you like it. Good for you, for learning & trying homemade recipes! Let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Ok. I have now made six loaves and I am completely thrilled with myself. I’m a baker, but never ventured into breads. It always seemed to arduous. But this is wicked simple and wonderful and I made some major adulting points today 😀
Yes, you did!!! You should be proud 🙂 Thanks so much for letting me know!
What brand of electric mixer do you use in this video?
I love this recipe . when I make my bread I always use this recipe always .if u don’t have a warm place for it to rise . I used my oven setting it on 120 to 150 degrees and it turned out nicely for me .
Thanks so much for sharing Minnie! I am so glad you like it!
What kind of mixer are you using. It looks intriguing
Oh, it isn’t mine. I will have to find out!
Hi! What kind of mixer is used in the video?
I will have to find out. It wasn’t mine. When I make it, I usually like to mix with my hands 🙂
What kind of flour do you use to make this bread?
All purpose 🙂 ENJOY!
hi, i am from Pakistan i want to know that how can i make it little bit sweat. actually my childrean likes sweat milky bread.
You can add a little cinnamon? Here is a recipe for cinnamon bread that we love…https://lilluna.com/cinnamon-bread-recipe/
totally made this and it was great!!! thanks so much!
Great!! Thank you so much for sharing! I am glad you liked it!
Made this bread today…I can’t wait for my husband to finish it so I can make more…it is so delicious.
LOL!!! Why do you think I make lots of loaves at once? It’s never enough! Thank you!
hello what is that bowl called, anyone know where I could get one online thanks
Do you have any bread recipes for Bread machines?
I do not have a bread machine, but I’m sure most will work in one. Let me know if you try 🙂
I’ve made this bread so many times. It’s my favorite bread I’ve EVER made! Sooooo good and fluffy! I’ve got two loafs rising right now that I plan on vacuum sealing and freezing ???????? For some reason it won’t let me rate it but for sure 5+++ stars!!!! ????
Awe, thank you so much!! I’m so glad you like it!!
I used to make homemade breads & noodles by hand(no machines) growing up on the ranch. Live in Nebraska. Only got 4cups total into the bread. When I finished my kneading for the 1st rise it was smooth but not so much tacky anymore…ALMOST like I put in too much flour? Smooth & a little dry(not tacky)but not where it’s dry cracking or clump separating.
I saw Laura was the ONLY one so far that I saw who didn’t get past 4cups total but didn’t see how it turned out.
Ever made it w/only 4c flour? Should I just make 1 loaf depending on the 1st rise?
I have a metal, glass & stone pans for loaves…wonder if I should make it in my large stone pan as one loaf. Thoughts?
Can this recipe for home made bread be done in a bread machine?
I personally haven’t, but I’m sure you could 🙂 Let me know how it turns out & I hope you like it!
Do you think instead of baking 2 loaves you could bake 1 loaf of bread and the other half make into cinnamon rolls?
Thanks
I am sure you could!! I haven’t tried, but I don’t see why not 🙂 Good luck!
I came across this recipe and wanting to try it. I had been very hesitant to try because i always have a hard time getting the dough to rise and come out looking like an actual loaf of bread. Decided to try this with a small trick my mother in law told me about. When getting the dough to rise just put it on a heating pad on low. I’ve never heard of rolling the dough out either but WOW…this bread turned out AMAZING! My house smells sooo yummy and the kids won’t leave it alone! Guess I’ve found the new favorite for the house!
Yay!!! Love hearing that!! Thanks so much!
My grandma made potato bread always just boils one potato to make bread do you have a recipe?
I am sorry, I don’t . Sounds interesting, though! Hope you find a recipe!
Hey,
It looks like a really nice recipe and my dough is rising in the pans at the moment.
What I’ve been asking myself, still I’m.not from US: how much is one cup of flour? I found recommendations between 100 and 150 grams?
The dough is really sticky, when you knead it by hand, do you do so in a bowl? Or on a floured surface? Does it stick to your hands or is it dry and floury on the outside?
And when you roll out the dough, do you flour the surface? Or oil it? Or just put it there without any preparation?
How thick is your dough rolled out?
Sorry for the many questions since I’m new to baking. And sorry for my may a little off english, not my first language, but I’m trying.
I’m so looking forward to my first come out in a few hours 🙂
Laura
1 cup of flour is about 140 grams. The dough shouldn’t be too sticky, where you can’t roll it into a ball. It should be tacky, but not sticky. You can knead it in a bowl or on a slightly floured surface. It’s about 1/4 in thick-1/2 in. It doesn’t have to be exact. I hope I answered all your questions. Good luck & let me know if you have any other questions!
Thanks a lot
Most of it I did right instinctively.
One loaf didn’t come out ao well. I had two different sizes of pans and divided the two ao it fit both parts. But in the larger one it started to fall down again before it could reach the edge of teh pan. Baked it anyway, was a bit flat, but definitely delicious!
I’ll try again and work it out perfectly with my german measurement and ingredients 🙂
I do have indeed one question left. Why do you use dry yeast (actually in all the recipes I found?) it works so much better with fresh yeast!
Thanks for letting me know. I guess I use the dry yeast, because that is what my mom always used & I guess you just stick with what you know sometimes, especially if they are the best 🙂
Super excited about this bread which is in the middle of the first rise!! I used coconut oil it didn’t specify and figured what the heck so hoping it turns out well!! Any experience using coconut oil??
I haven’t used it a whole lot. How did it turn out?
It turned out so yummy with the coconut oil!! I am actually making another batch if them right now I plan to do what another commenter did adding cinnamon and sugar to one!! The other will stay plain for sandwiches!! I also made it with avocado oil and had great results as well!! Love this recipe!! It’s so easy yet delicious!
That’s so great!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
What brand of mixer did you use? Looks so easy.
I make it in a bog bowl 🙂 You could use whatever you have around..any would be fine. Thank you!
Looks very good
Thank you!! It is our favorite!! Hope you’ll try it 🙂 Thank you!
Turned out wonderful. Could use a bit more salt. But otherwise wonderful recipe. A keeper.
Thank you so much!!
Hi
Love your blog.
Let me say this you are so sweet that you answer each and every question so so sweetly.
Best of luck.
Awe, thank you so much!! I love being able to answer everyone’s questions 🙂
Hi there from south Africa… That recipe looks amazing but we only have dry instant yeast which is probably very different from the active dry yeast. Could I then just mix it straight with the Flour and ignore the oil and sugar? So I would just add the warm water to the flour/yeast?
Hello! Honestly, I would google how to convert the two. Yes, they are different & I don’t want to tell you the wrong thing. Usually, with instant yeast, you can mix it with the dry ingredients. Hope you find what you need 🙂
When making I didn’t even use the whole 4 cups it started with? Dough felt perfect without it… We’ll see how it turns out I guess!
How did it turn out? I hope you liked it!!
Ive made this several times! All 5 of my kids and husband love it! Its really hard to find some thing they all even like. It makes the perfect French toast.
Love to hear that!! This is by far our favorite bread recipe & yes, perfect for so many things! Thank you!
thank you for this easy recipe! i used 3 1/2c white flour and 2c whole wheat flour and it came out perfect! put the second loaf in the freezer after the first rise (punched it down, rolled it, covered in saran wrap, then put in freezer bag). will post to update on how that one comes out.
You are so welcome! Yes, I’d love to know! Thanks!
Just made my first batch of bread using this recipe and it was so simple and my whole family loved it. Thank you for sharing. I used my kitchen aid for the knead step….so easy!!! Goodbye store bought bread!!!
Yay!! Yes, you’ll never go back now 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Hi there! Is there any input that you could put in on my question? I hate to be that person, but literally every post here except mine, received an answer 🙁 I posted back in February and others received a response on the same day, so I thought I’d check back today and still no response 🙁 I love the texture of the bread in the image and how the recipe is simple. But I’d like a little input on the amount of flour. The conversion charts vary from brand to brand and just from basic usage.
I’d love to hear from you on this!
Thanks 🙂
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February 28, 2017 at 2:35 am
This is a really good recipe! I do love the simplicity of it and so does my family! Thanks for sharing, but I do have a question! For the flour measurement do you know how much you’re using per cup of flour? I use KA flour and 1 cup is 120grams, but the dough still seems a bit wet at time. I feel as though in may not be using enough flour at times. Any input would be greatly appreciate!
Thanks again!
I’m sorry I didn’t respond. I try to answer all comments, so I might have missed this, but I am sorry. I’m not sure how to answer your question. I’m not familiar with KA flour and I don’t measure by grams, so I guess I would need to figure out how many grams are in a cup. I looked on google and it’s 120 grams per cup of all-purpose flour, which is the same as the KA flour. Did you use all 6 1/2 cups? Depending on where you live, the humidity, etc, effects cooking/baking. It took me a couple of times to get it right, so keep trying & add a little more flour next time, adding 1/2 cup at a time. I hope that helps you! I’m sorry again, for missing your comment. Good luck & let me know if you have any more questions!
Hi there and thanks for the reply! I hope my post wasn’t taken the wrong way.
Ohh yes, humidity. I didn’t realize that. My area is very humid 🙁 When making the bread, I did use all 6 1/2 cups per the 120g from King Arthur, but the dough was really sticky. Not similar to your images at all. So I ended up adding a whole other cup, so I used a total of 7 1/2 cups. The dough was still sticky, but the bread came out great! The two loaves were gone in two days.
I’ll continue to play around with it, but thanks for a great recipe and thanks so much for responding and looking into my question! It is greatly appreciated!
Not taken wrong at all!! You’ll find what works best 🙂 Thank you for not quitting on it 🙂
So good!
I didn’t realize that it could take up to 10 minutes for the yeast to activate. I threw away the first two batches because I thought I messed up. Luckily, I texted my mom, figured it out, and baked 2 fabulous loaves of bread that didn’t last 24 hours!! It was such a hit, I just baked 4 more!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Oh, sorry you threw those batches! You didn’t mess up 🙂 I am so glad you liked the bread!! We love it! Thank you!
Can’t wait to try this! Are the pans 8×4 or 9×5?
Mine are 9×5. Hope that helps!! Thank you for stopping by!
Thank you yes! (Even though I just saw someone asks already and you answered ???? Sorry!) Made them this morning–sooooo good!!!!
Do you need to add the sugar, or can it be optional or possible even substituted? Other than that, this sound like a great recipie and I can wait to try it!
I have never left it out, so I personally can’t say how it might come out. I’m sorry. It really is the best bread 🙂 If you try, let me know what happens! Thank you!
Must use the sugar. It is the catalyst for the yeast to release CO2 (raises the bread).
Okay, good thing I haven’t made this bread yet. Eventually, someday, I will. Thank you for the heads up!
Help, everything was fine thru the second rising! When I removed the Saran Wrap, it stuck to the dough & fell flat!
Oh, I am so sorry!! I’m not sure what happened!?? It could have been the yeast. Was it new or fresh?
Finally baked the bread. Perfect. Thanks.
Hope my family comes home soon so I don’t eat it all myself.
LOL!!! Guess, you’ll have to make more if you do 🙂
Oh! My! Goodness!
I stumbled upon your site while looking for a sandwich bread recipe and spent an hour mesmerized by the little food videos that popped up in the corner. I’m having a hard time typing this message because crockpot teriyaki chicken is being made in the upper right corner of the screen. (Wait! No!… now it’s some sort of lemon loaf!)
I need to get back to
….(Look at that cheese sauce!)….
trying to bake bread.
(French Onion Chicken Casserole…are you kidding me!!! *mouth watering*)
Whoever thought up the use of this recipe video pop-up is a genius.
(…must…stop…looking…at the… videos…)
You are too funny!!! I’m glad you are mesmerized!! Thanks so much!
OMG this bread is amazing!!! I’ve made bread before and they were just ok and the family didn’t eat it much. With this recipe, within 5hrs a full loaf was gone. Everyone one including my very picky husband gobbled it down. I did one classic plain white bread, first to go and delicious right after coming out of the oven warm with butter, the second I put a bunch of cinnamon and sugar after rolling then rolled up and baked like the first, it is equally good and if I added a frosting would taste just like a cinnamon bun. SOOOOOO good, I will for sure be making more tomorrow. Thanks for sharing, oh and mine stuck to the pan so will be using parchment paper next time.
I love to hear that!! This is my favorite bread recipe! The frosting sounds like a great idea!
Hi.. I just made your recipe. I love it. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe. Can you give me some tips for store my bread for 2, 3 days? But i don’t want to put it on fridge. Is it possible?
I am so glad!! Yes, I like to store mine in a gallon size bag & make sure the air is out & I will add a tie at the end to keep the air out. Hope that helps!!
This is only my third time to bake bread, and I’m so proud of myself for this one! Your instructions are easy to follow, and the bread tastes lovely. Thank you for sharing, I don’t want to ever eat store bought again!
Isn’t homemade the best?! I’m so glad you like this recipe and that it’s easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing!
What do you use to store your bread in after it is baked?
I put mine in a ziploc bag. Just make sure the air is out of it, so it won’t get hard. Hope that helps 🙂
If you cut your bread in the middle and then put the pieces back together (like bookends), it will stay fresher longer.
Did you use kosher salt or table salt? Made this today and it was too salty.
I just used regular, table salt. I hope that helps! Good luck 🙂
Hey, Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! My family loved it. Any tips/insight on why mine may have gotten heavy/dense after it cooled?
I baked this bread today and I can not express how amazing and tasty it is.Fresh out of the oven with lots of butter,sooooo good. This is the first time I have ever baked bread. Loved how simple it was. I did mix the flours,I used half wholemeal and half plain flour,and was perfect.Thank you so much for this receipe,will be making over and over again!
Oh, I am so glad!!! That’s why I love this recipe! Thanks so much for letting me know.
Thank you so much! The tips you have were awesome. I have always been afraid to this from scratch and my bread turned out heavenly…all thanks to your easy to read instructions and tips.
See, no need to be afraid! So, glad it turned out! Thank you!
Love this recipe! All other breads I’ve made don’t come anywhere close to this one! Thanks for sharing! I used bread flour, there is no difference for those wondering.
Thanks so much!! This is why we love this recipe so much! Thank you for letting us know about the bread flour 🙂
Hi Lil’ Luna.
Just an interesting fact about active dried yeast. I live in South Africa and the only kind of dried yeast available here is rapid or as we call it instant yeast. To be honest I don’t like the rapid yeast as it somehow does not taste the same as active dried yeast. On 4 previous occasions I was privilege to visit the USA and of course I stocked up on active dried yeast every time. Once I got home I put it in the freezer and I am happy to say the yeast has more or less no expiry date then. All I do when I want to use yeast, take the specified amount from the bottle ( Red Star ) , put it back in the freezer and has yet to have a failure It will last a good few years. Kind Regards Elza.
Thank you for sharing that! I am glad you could stock up!
I found this recipe and I love it! My bread is perfect!! I’m going to keep it! Thanks for sharing!! If there was a way to post pics, I would! Lol.
I love hearing that!! Thank you so much for letting me know!
I’ve tried baking a sandwich bread thrice before this and failed miserably .. this recipe turned out perfect though ! Fluffy bread with a delicious crust . Thank you so much for the recipe !
So, happy to hear that it turned out…especially after trying to make bread a few times. Thank you for sharing!
I made this bread and it turned out perfect!
Yay!! Happy to hear that! Thank you for letting me know!
Okay, I’m clearly a beginner….but what size is a bread pan are you using and is there a standard size? Or does it not really matter?
The standard size is 9×5 & that is what I used 🙂 Hope that helps!
I love this recipe! It is simple and my kids absolutely love it!! Is there anyway to make the dough and freeze it?
I haven’t done that, but I believe others have said they have & it turned out. I wish I could personally tell you from my experience. You could try with half the dough?
It is looking soooo yummy. Thank you for sharing. I will surprise my mom by baking this for her. 🙂
You are so welcome!! It absolutely is yummy! Let me know what she thinks 🙂 Thank you!
Tried the basic bread
Came out really really well
This was after my earlier failures with bread with other recipes
Thanks a lot for providing the best bread recipe
So glad it turned out for you! Thanks so much for letting me know!
This was insanely delicious! Thank you for the recipe ✌Five stars
It’s my fav!! Thanks so much for letting me know and for the 5 stars!
So my husband tried a bread recipe yesterday and the bread came out quite heavy and the outside was a bit crunchy. It was nice and soft on the inside. Today though, I decided to make bread while he was at work to see how a different recipe would work out. Presently the bread is in the oven baking and I will update after its done. Recipe was fairly easy to follow, I however used lukewarm water instead of warm water. It got frothy in an instant! Only difference I’ve noticed is that my dough isn’t as smooth as yours in the pan. I used a bottle of wine to roll the dough, can’t find the rolling pin! Lol!
LOL!! I hope you like it! I’d love to know 🙂 That’s awesome that he tried! Thank you.
I modified the recipe and made a batch of 12 onion buns and 2 loaves. For the onion buns i added celery salt, poppy seeds, and minced garlic before adding the flour, let it rise, made caramelized onions and added it on the last rise. TURNED OUT AMAZING. The buns are extremely fluffy and have great texture. Waiting for the bread to cool so I can slice it:) Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
You are so welcome and thank you for sharing your idea! Sounds great!
I love this recipe! What is bugging me is the way this post shows an image of 2.5 out of 5 stars, but says it has a 4.9 rating from 11 (now 12) reviews. (Guess I’m a little neurotic too.) 😉 Thanks for the easiest bread recipe that tastes good too!
You are so welcome!! This is our favorite bread! Thanks for trying it!
I followed the recipe to the letter, but my dough is like cake batter. What did I do wrong?
Never mind. I was impatient and didn’t read step 2…
Haha..that happens! Let me know how it comes out 🙂 Thank you!
The first loaf came out very light in color. I tried to broil it a little to add some color, and the loaf caught on fire. After some mild panicking and waving air at the smoke alarm, I scraped off the black stuff on top, and it’s quite delicious! The second one is in the oven now. I left the dough in the freezer so it didn’t over-prove, so hopefully that works. 🙂
Oh, my!!! Glad you caught it! I hope the 2nd loaf comes out 🙂
First time making bread and it came out perfectly!!! Thank you!!!
Oh, I am so glad to hear that! Thanks for giving this recipe a try!
I loved it. You made it so easy for everyone. The texture of the bread is adorable.
Thank you so much..that is so nice of you! I’m here to help 🙂
I made this bread recipe last night, and it came out perfect!! I was wondering if instead of making loaves of bread if you can make dinner rolls out of this dough?
I don’t see why not, though I have never tried. Let me know, if you try! Thanks so much!
Do you put both loaves in together? I don’t have a convection oven so I worry that something will be messed up if I bake them together.
I usually bake them together, but if you are worried, you can bake them separately. Hope that helps!
Wonderfully easy for my first try at bread making and absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing ????
I am so glad!!! I love hearing that 🙂 You are so welcome and thank you for letting me know!
Oh my goodness! I love this bread. I have now made it 5 times and have great results each time. I have started experimenting with whole wheat fours and it is still really fluffy. Thank you so much
That is wonderful to hear! I’m glad you like it. Thank you so much for letting me know 🙂
I made this today (except i used the quantity to make one loaf) and i was pretty happy. Hopefully the kids like it,they arent keen on breadmix/maker breads so hopefully this recipe/baked wins them over.
I hope it does win them over! I’d love to know what they think. Thank you!
This may be an obvious question but I’m making bread for the first time! Does it need to be covered while resting??
I cover with a terry cloth or just a light kitchen towel. Hope that helps!
Would it turn out differently if I used wheat flour instead? And I only have one loaf pan. Can I set aside one half while the other bakes?
I haven’t used wheat flour with it, so I honestly don’t know how it would come out. Has anyone else used it? And, I haven’t baked them separately, so it should be ok. Not sure how the rising will be, since it is longer.
I’ve baked my seperate and have also let it rise all day as I forgot about the dough. They both turned out so good! I have another batch rising right now. I’ll be trying wheat flour and other flours and if they turn out as good as this white flour then I don’t think I’ll buy bread ever again!!
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks so much for letting me know!
Made last week.I replaced 2 cups of flour with wheat flour(half and half) and it turned out really good. Husband raved about it.
Making bread again today using regular recipe. Can’t wait for it to get done! Also wondered if this recipe would work in a bread machine?
After I desolve my yeast do I add in the 2 & 1/4 cups of water? Sorry first time making bread
No worries! You dissolve the yeast in the 2 1/4 c warm water 🙂 Hope that helps! Let me know how it comes out & good luck!
This recipe looks great! Out of curiosity, do you think you could switch the flour out with gluten free 1-1 flour?
I personally haven’t tried. If you have used it and know if & how it might change a recipe, then I would say use it. I haven’t used gluten free flour enough to know. If you try it, let me know what you think 🙂 Thank you!
Can i possibly use milk instead of water?
I’ve have never personally tried using milk. I’m not sure how that would change the recipe. I’m sorry, I wish I knew!
It will be fine using milk instead of water. The crust will Be softer. You could use half water and half milk too.
I made this bread for the first time yesterday and it was sheer perfection. It’s a beautiful recipe and SOOO EASY! I will incorporate cinnamon, raisins and brown sugar to make a cinnamon-raisin brown sugar swirl bread. I find that brown sugar offers much more flavor and moisture to the bread. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Yay!! I’m so glad! And, yes, there are so many different things you could add. Thanks for letting me know!
Could i use my bread machine with this recipe?Cindy
You sure could 🙂 Enjoy!!
This is a great bread recipe. I am a lazy baker and I used the dough cycle on my bread machine to get through the first rise.(following machine recommendations of water, oil, sugar salt then flour and finally yeast) It would not have worked to bake it in my machine as it is too big a loaf and almost overflowed my machine. But that isn’t a problem as I prefer to bake in the oven.
Thank you for sharing
You are so welcome!! I’m glad you like it 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Love tot hear so. I am defenitely gonna try it in my breadmachine. Have tried a lot of recipes.
Hi! What kinda of oil do you use. This may be a silly question but I’m not sure. Thanks!!!
It’s vegetable oil 🙂 Not a silly question! Good luck!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with the step by step. I made probably my 8th loave. This recipe always turns out great.
Oh, thank you!! I’m glad I could help 🙂 It truly is the best!
This is a really good recipe! I do love the simplicity of it and so does my family! Thanks for sharing, but I do have a question! For the flour measurement do you know how much you’re using per cup of flour? I use KA flour and 1 cup is 120grams, but the dough still seems a bit wet at time. I feel as though in may not be using enough flour at times. Any input would be greatly appreciate!
Thanks again!
I was so off on my timing and I had to leave the bread to rise for 3 hours before I can begin to roll it out / bake it. Will this ruin the texture?
How did it come out? I’m sorry I couldn’t get to your question sooner. I haven’t let mine rise that long, so I’m curious. Thank you!! Hope you liked it!
It was ok! It tasted really sweet and doughy. It was edible, but something was off. I’m going to try the recipe again now, knowing I will follow the recipe properly!!
Yes, please let me know 🙂 I’m sorry the first time, something was off.
I had to let mine rise for about 5 hours after putting into the tins because the power went out – I patted them back down and then baked, and they still tasted perfect!
Oh, I am so glad they turned out! Darn power! Thank you so much!
This recipe was the best bread recipe ive ever tried!
Awe, thank you so much!!
Best easy bread I have ever made. instructions were perfect and understandable.
Thank you so much for saying that! Glad you like it 🙂
Can this recipe Be used for dinner rolls?
I personally have not tried, but I am sure it could 😉
Have you doubled this recipe? I’m just curious because my family goes through bread like crazy and when I make one batch, it doesn’t last us very long. I’m wanting to make enough to last a few days not just one or two.
Also, have you tried to freeze it? Did it do well with being frozen?
I have not tried freezing it, I’m sorry. It’s usually gone so fast or we give some away. Has anyone else tried freezing it?
I decided to freeze a couple loaves. I will let you know how it turned out! 🙂
I’m going to be making this, it looks amazing! I just learned to make cinnamon rolls and noodles, and this recipe is next. My question IS…Will there be any difference with the quick rise yeast? Only because that’s what I have on hand at the moment, I sent my daughter in law to buy yeast for me, and she thought it would help to have instant. Bless her HEART..Anythjng to worry about?
It should be ok 🙂 I haven’t tried with other yeasts, but I think it should be OK!
Will bread flour work?
I honestly do not know. I haven’t tried that. I wish I knew how it would change the recipe. I’m sorry!
Really great recipe. My family loves it. I used bread flour and it turned out great! ThanK you!
You are so welcome! Thanks for letting me know!
I’ve made this recipe for a few months, I’ve always used bread flour. I’m at a high elevation so I’ve had to tweak the water/flour ratio but the loaves are always delicious!
Thanks so much for sharing!! Glad you like it!
Allison,
I’m in Colorado and have had the hardest time getting the flour/water mixture right for the high altitude!!!
I’ve tried *several* different recipes, types of flour, yeast, etc…. Never can get bread to rise well :/
May I ask what you do that works?
Thanks!
Aubrey,
SO what i do is a little different from this recipe, altered for the ALTITUDE we live at (6,100 ft) on the western slope.
I use 2 cups of water, between 105-115 deg F. I dissolve the 1/4 cup of sugar into the warm water. I then add in my yeast, 2 tsp. Currently I’m using Fleischmann’s Bread machine Instant yeast. I’ve also used Kroger packet yeast. I like them both, but the jar of instant yeast works a little better in my opinion. The key for me was the temperature and sugar. without checking the water temp with a thermometer my yeast was falling and my dough wouldn’t rise. My yeast DOESN’T seem to get very “foamy” no matter what i do/try. but if it doesn’t fall then i get good loaves.
I have to use much more flour than called for, about 5 1/2 cups. I add 4 cups and then slowly add more until i get the dough CONSISTENCY. Very little kneading, maybe 2 minutes. I have tried bread flour and regular white bleached flour- white flour worked just as well so i now use solely that. I use a colorado company, Blue Bird Flour (kroger carries it in the baking section).
I hope this helps!
Allison
Thank you so much for sharing that, Allison!! I am not too familiar with cooking in higher altitude, so this helps!
Yes it works just fine. I only use bread flour as it has more gluten.
Thanks for sharing! This is now my go-to bread recipe, and I’ve probably made it once a week for the last two months now! It turns out perfect every time. I’ve also made garlic bread and cinnamon raisin bread using this recipe as the base, and both have been excellent. I’ll slice them and pop them in the freezer, then reheat in the toaster. I’ve started making one plain loaf and one flavored loaf each time. I have a batch rising right now, and may try to make dinner rolls from it today.
That makes me so happy to hear!!! Such great ideas!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Hi. Can’t wait to make. Can you tell me about how many calories?
Thank you.
I wish I knew. I honestly have no idea. I don’t like to know..since I love it so much 🙂
I just worked it up for myself and came up with roughly 1365 calories per loaf. I haven’t baked it yet, so I’m not sure how many slices this will end up yielding me.
Hello, I am just starting my adventure in baking bread. So my question is, did you use a hook attachment to knead the dough for the 5-7 minutes or by hand?
I like to knead by hand, but you could do either! Hope that helps! Good luck 🙂
The Kitchen aid recommendations say that 2 minutes with the dough mixer in low (2) replaces 5-7 minutes of regular kneading. I learned the hard way!:)
Can you make this recipe in a bread making machine
I personally haven’t, but I’m sure you could! I’d love to know! Thank you for stopping by!
Can you list the brand of yeast you used? I am using active dry yeast packets but they aren’t foaming at all ????
I used Red Star Yeast. Make sure your water is warm and give it a pinch of sugar to feed on. If it’s still not foaming, it’s not good yeast.
Thanks Alicia!!!
This is Alicia from The Baker Upstairs recipe. Here is her link, if you’d like to ask which yeast she used….http://www.thebakerupstairs.com/. Hope that helps!
This bread is the best! !!! I use it as a base when I’m making other breads too, rye, cinnamon raisin , it’s delicious! !!! Everyone I share it with lines it too!!!
Thank you so much for sharing that recipe and letting me know! Those all sound wonderful!!
What recipe do you use for raisin bread?
You could use this one 🙂 Just add the raisins 🙂
I have a question, when go to dissolve the packet of yeast do I add it to the full 2 1/4 cup of warm water? I know that might seem like a goofy question since it’s clearly posted above, I was just asking because when I just tried it….it wasn’t very bubbly (a few bubbles but not a lot) I didn’t know if I added all the water too soon because on the back of the package it says dissolve in 1/4 cup of warm water. Just want to make sure I’m going it right. Thank you.
Yes, dissolve the yeast in the warm water with a pinch of sugar and let it bubble for 10 minutes. Just make sure you have fresh yeast (dry active yeast). Hope that helps and let me know if you have more problems. Good luck!
I just looked at your video and it seems like you didn’t add 2 1/4 cup of water to the yeast. It was 1/4 cup. Is that right? I’m so confused on the measurements. Trying to make it right now.
No, it’s the 2 1/4 🙂 I hope that helps & hope you like it! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
This seems like way too
Much water and the yeast does nothing. Is this right????
It is right. The yeast normally bubbles & you know it is active. If it doesn’t do anything, then you know to try again or get new yeast. I hope this helps. Try getting new yeast & make sure it is warm & that it bubbles.
i had problems using the full amount of water you wanted, so i Just used the 1/4 C. recommended to let the yeast rise and then when mixed in the other 2 cups of water as i mixed in some of the flour (i added the flour cup by cup) and the bread turned out great!
I made this in my apartment, all my bread pans I had left at my grandmothers. It works fabulously as a braided loaf, or as a simple round loaf.
This looks soooo good! Thank you for sharing! We just moved out to the country about 6 months ago and one of our neighbors (who lives about 5 miles away lol) is a sweet older couple and she made us some homemade bread and rolls as a “Welcome to the country” gift and my kids and husband loved it!! The whole loaf was gone in 2 days. So I’m making this recipe tonight for the first time! Fingers cross!!
How fun..what country? I hope it turned out!! Let me know!
Do you just have white bread or is there a wheat version?
I don’t have this same version for wheat bread, but I do have a wheat bread on the blog, that you could try…https://lilluna.com/honey-whole-wheat-irish-soda-bread/. Hope that helps!! Thanks for stopping by!
I didn’t have enough all purpose so the first time I made this bread, it was 4 c all purpose and 2 c whole wheat. My husband said to always include the wheat because it was so good! You could start there and keep experimenting with taking out more all purpose.
Thank you for sharing!!
I always have great success with this recipe, and the whole family loves it. Thanks for sharing it.
You are so welcome! I am glad to share! Thank you!
Hi! Do you think this could work with whole wheat flour? I don’t use white flour at all, but would love to try this recipe with whole wheat… what do you think?
It sure could!! I personally haven’t used it, but it totally should 🙂
Tried it for the first time tonight and couldnt help but eat it warm right out of the oven. Sent pictures to all my freinds too. Braggers rights were acheived with this recipe! Thanks for sharing. Its a great recipe!
LOL..brag away 🙂 I’m so glad you like it and eating it warm is the best way!! Thank you!
I just made your bread and it turned out great!!! I will definately make this again!
Oh, I’m so happy to hear that!! Definitely a good recipe 🙂 Thank you!
I tried this bread recipe this week, and I was amazed at how easy, and how wonderful this bread is! My husband loves it, and oh the sandwiches made with this glorious bread. Even a novice like me can do it! Thank you!
Yay!! SO happy to hear that! Thank you!
Can this bread dough be used for cinnamon rolls, or should I use another? I didn’t know how long this would stay moist and tender. The bread went so fast, it was difficult to say!!
I made this bread for my wonderful husband and he liked it not bad for my first try I will make this bread again it was easy and taste wonderful. Thank you. ????
Oh, I’m so glad!! Thanks so much for giving it a try and letting me know!
Your bread looks wonderful! I was wondering…After the bread has cooled and a few slices have been eaten, what is the best way to store the bread for a couple days besides putting it in the refrigerator? For example, some folks wrap it in a tea towel or put it in a storage bag etc.etc… Any tips? Thanks!!
Thank you!!! I just store it in a ziplock bag or in ceran wrap. Hope that helps 🙂
If I wanted to freeze one of the doughs for later use should I do that after letting it rise the first time or what do you reccomend?
I personally haven’t put the dough in the freezer. My mom always taught me not to, so I’m not sure what to recommend. Has anyone put it in the freezer?
Freeze it after the first rise. Gently punch it down then freeze. Let it thaw in the pan on the counter. When it has thawed and rises then bake.
Thank you Janice for sharing!!
This was easy to make and delicious. Looking forward to making more in the future
I look forward to that also 🙂 Thank you for sharing that!
Great recipe!! I personally don’t care for volume measures for flour since the difference between packed and unpacked can be so significant. In case anyone else wants to use mass, I used 27 ounces of all purpose flour and it came OUt perfect (I like my bread slightly dense and this was). I would add 23 ounces right off the bat, then add in the last four ounces slowly to make sure the consistency is right.
Thank you for sharing that!! I am so happy you liked it.
I would suggest baking the bread and then freezing it. With the exception of pizza dough, I haven’t had a lot of success with freezing dough. If you do want to do it, I would do it after the first rise.
I put the loaf in the pan and put the pan the freezer just long enough for it to be solid and not rise anymore. Then I pop it out into a zip lock bag. When I take it out it fits in the pan and I don’t have to fight with it. I just let it thaw and rise and pop it in the oven.
Thank you so much for sharing that Missie!
Hi, if i need to MAKE a single loaf should i half the ingredients?
Yes, you can or you can make as recipe & then freeze the bread. I have freezing instructions in the post 🙂
I agree with this. Actually what I do is bake the two loaves and cut one into slice for toast and freeze that one, because it’s so much easier to pull out a few slices to toast than to thaw a whole bread. Then we consume the fresh loaf throughout the week I bake it for fresh sandwiches etc.
Sounds perfect!
I’ve made this bread and it never lasts a week! ?
Same here!! Thank you!
What kind of flour. Self rising or all purpose or bread flour?
I use all purpose flour. Hope you’ll give this a try! Let me know what you think! Thank you 🙂
Could I use self rising flour in replacement for the yeast?
Oh, I haven’t tried. Not sure I would risk it. You could experiment, but honestly, I am not sure how it would work.
Can You bake both loaves in a Square pan? I only have one bread pan.
I personally have not tried, but I am sure you could.
This is by far my favorite bread recipe! I make probably 4-6 loaves a week for my family, parents, sister and brother-in-law. We all love it and it is super simple. I’ve not had a bad loaf yet! Thank you!
I will try & let u know
Absolutely best of the best bread. This is awesome and it was super hit. ! Also TRIED it with milk replacing water and it was greatest hit of the year .. a must have TO cheer UP Corona year
Awe, thank you so much for saying that! It’s definitely cheered us up!
I doubt it. Self raising flour is usually used in baking powder recipes not yeast.
Thanks
This is the first recipe i have ever used on my own for making bread. It turned out fantastic and was a hit for the family. Follow the instructions exactly and it will turn our fluffy and perfect
That makes me so happy! That’s why I love sharing what I do! Thank you so much!
I made this bread today. It came out very good. Your recipe was easy to follow. This is my first attempt at making bread without a machine, or othwr than a no knead bread. Thanks
Way to go! I am so glad you tried it! Thank you so much for letting me know!
My bread didn’t turn out well. I’ve never made bread before.mine was very dense and too salty.
Try measuring the ingredients first
Love this simple bread recipe and my mom who is 93 loves it. How do you think gluren free flour would be for this recipe thank you
I am glad you both like it 🙂 I haven’t tried it with gluten free flour, but I am sure it would still be great!
I am tryiNg to figure out the serving size for the nutrition you have listed
I would aBSOLUTELY NOT USE GLUTEN FREE FLOUR FOR A REGULAR BREAD RECIPE. THE GLUTEN PROVIDES STABILITY, COHESIVENESS, AND RISE TO THE BREAD. YOU WILL WANT TO ADD SOME SORT OF BINDER TO GLUTEN FREE FLOUR SUCH AS XANTHAN GUM. ALSO, THE FLOUR TO WATER RATIO WILL BE DIFFERENT. AND, IT MAY BE BENEFICIAL TO USE EGGS IN A GLUTEN FREE BREAD RECIPE. I WOULD SUGGEST LOOKING FOR A RECIPE THAT IS SPECIFICALLY GLUTEN FREE. TRY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. GOOD LUCK!
Only My second time ever making bread And I’m so happy! Made 1 plaIn loaf and then made a herb/cheese miX and made a Fancy herb Twist loaF too! This bread is amazingly tasty. Will definitely bE my go to recipe from now on!!!
That sounds good! Thank you so much for letting me know that!
HI, I would like to ASK how do you know if the yeast is fresh? Or active?
I really like to try this recipe..
We’re under lockdown and no bakery is open to sell bread.
Thanks in ADVANCE!
If it bubbles, then you know it’s fresh & active 🙂 Hope that helps!
Thank you for a great site! However, you say that you use AP flour, but thIS recipe ingredients display “5.5 ~ 6.5 cups US) of ‘bread’ flour”. Which is , best for this recipe? bread or AP?
Honestly, I use both. I’ll use bread flour, if I have it & if not, AP flour works just as good 🙂
Hi! Have you ever substituted sourdough starter for the yeast? If so, how?
Hi. I don’t have any bread pans. Will it ruin the bread if I just bake it on a cookie sheet?
Not sure it will hold its shape.
Your recipe calls for Bread flour. Your comment above says you use all purpose flour. Could you please clarify? Thank you
Hi, I was just wondering the reason you commented that you use all purpose flour, but the recipe calls for bread flour? And, is there a very noticeable difference?
I have mine proofing right now. I used all purpose flour. I will let you know how it turns out.
Also, I was wondering the reason for 375 degrees instead of 350 to bake?
Thank you
You use all purpose flour, but what brand is it?
Best recipe thanks a lot
You are very welcome!! Thank you!
My 2 & 3 yr old boys & I made this bread today as it dumped snow outside….. they woke up from their naps just as the first loaf came out & were VERY happy to have fresh, warm bread & butter as a snack. Great recipe, thanks! 🙂
I have whole wheat Flour that I would like to use up. Can I use it iN PLACE OF the white flour?
Thank you.
I personally haven’t tried, but I don’t see why not 🙂 Hope you like it!
HI, ANGELA. IT WILL BE DENSE & NOT RISE MUCH, SO YOUR LOAF WILL BE SMALL. WHOLEMEAL BREAD RECIPES USUALLY USE HALF WHITE AND HALF WHOLEMEAL TO GET A BETTER LOAF.
My LOAF, using Luna’s Recipe, is in the oven right Now. 🙂
Great baking for everybody Now easy and perfect every time
Your bread recipe was amazig and turned out every time. ! We cant find The yeast i was originally using and Had to buy bulk but i think its A different yeast. I dont think it needS the Foaming first in water . have you tried the yeast that you Just add to the Ingredients ? i was wondering how i should use this new yeast? Looking for suggestions
I have not, but if you are familiar with using it, then I would just skip whatever you usually do, with that yeast.
Thanks so much for your recipe. I’m from Malaysia. I have made this countless times. My sis said it tasted very premium. And others who have eaten it, wants me to bake for them again. But still I have one question I would like to ask. Is your oven fan forced? 😊
Oh I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe! And others too. The bread should bake fine in either a fan forced (convection) oven or a traditional oven, depending on what you have. Sometimes oven temps or baking times need to be adjusted slightly, but either type of oven should work. 🙂
I am sorry you couldn’t find them. They are all there in the recipe box, if you scroll down 🙂
Hi, this is my first time leaving g a review but I felt like I needed to. The bread was absolutely perfect. Every time I’ve tried in the past it comes out dense. This is light and airy and delicious!!
Yay!! That makes me so happy! I appreciate you leaving the review! Thank you!
Sorry to hear your bread didn’t rise. There are lots of reasons why the bread may not have risen well. Thanks for giving the recipe a try!