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Whether you are baking up soft fresh bread or dinner rolls, homemade is always better than store-bought. Any of these tasty yeast bread recipes will hit the spot!
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We LOve Homemade Bread!
There is nothing quite like the aroma of fresh-baked rolls or bread filling your home, and warming your soul. With any of these fool-proof recipes, you’ll want to whip up a batch yourself, and here’s why:
- Flavor. Homemade bread just tastes better! You control the ingredients and you know exactly what is in your baked good.
- Versatility. Soft, warm bread makes the BEST sandwiches, or toast with butter or Strawberry Jam. It’s also perfect to serve with soups and salads.
- Easy. I know yeast can seem intimidating, but I have plenty of tips that will make you a pro-baker in no time!
Yeast 101
- Active dry yeast should be dissolved in lukewarm water (between 100°F and 110°F) and should start to bubble and foam within 30 seconds.
- Instant yeast (rapid rise) does not need to first bloom in water.
- ¾ teaspoon of instant yeast is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast
Kneading Your Dough
Knead by hand.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Add a little extra flour right at first, but be careful not to add too much.
- Fold the dough in half, and press forward with the heels of your hands.
- Turn the dough, fold, and press.
- Repeat for about 6-12 minutes unless otherwise instructed by the recipe.
Use a stand mixer. Use the dough hook, and do not over-knead the dough.
- Mix for 5-10 minutes on medium to medium-low speed.
- When finished, the dough will pull away from the sides of the bowl. It will feel elastic, and will not break when pulled.
- It will keep its shape, and not fall between your fingers when formed into a dough ball.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl to rise.
Bread Making Tips
Whether you are making rolls or loaves in our favorite loaf pans, use these tips to make your recipes turn out perfectly!
- Bread flour. Most recipes use all-purpose flour, or use this substitute:
- Place 1½-2 teaspoons of vital wheat gluten into a one-cup measuring cup.
- Fill it the rest of the way with all-purpose flour.
- Sift it together, and use it as an equal substitute for bread flour.
- Whole wheat flour will create a denser bread. Start with a 50/50 ration of white and wheat flour.
- Shorten dough rise time. Preheat oven to 200°F and turn it OFF. Place the dough in a heatproof bowl, cover it with a warm damp tea towel, and place it in the oven.
Best Bread Recipes With Yeast
These are our favorite homemade bread recipes with yeast. They are no fail and delicious!
1 Bread Recipe
2 Naan Recipe
3 Cinnamon Bread Recipe
4 White Bread Recipe
5 Dinner Rolls Recipe
6 French Bread Recipe
7 Bread Bowl Recipe
8 Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe
9 Crescent Rolls
10 Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
Easy Bread Recipes With Yeast
Yes, yeast can be intimidating, but it shouldn’t be. Just follow each of these easy yeast bread recipes to make some delicious bread. We promise you will be so happy you tried them!
11 Sandwich Bread Recipe
12 No Knead Bread Recipe
13 Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
14 Yeast Rolls Recipe
15 Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe
16 Italian Bread Recipe
17 Potato Roll Recipe
18 Pretzel Roll Recipe
19 Soft Pretzel Recipe
20 Focaccia Bread Recipe
Favorite Bread Recipes
Nothing beats homemade bread warm from the oven – you’ll want to give all of these delicious recipes a try!
Make sure to check out all of our bread recipes.
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