4-Ingredient Homemade Bread 🍞✨
Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 cups warm water 💧
2 tablespoons dry yeast 🥄
4 cups flour 🌾
1 teaspoon salt 🧂
Directions:
1. Let's get started by activating the yeast! In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and dry yeast. Give it a gentle stir and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it gets nice and frothy.
2. Time to mix the dough! Add the flour and salt to your bowl, then mix everything together until a rough dough forms. If it’s a bit stubborn, don’t hesitate to use your hands to bring it all together.
3. Knead, knead, knead! Transfer your dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. You’ve got this!
4. Now, it's time for the first rise. Place your dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
5. Once it’s all puffed up, give it a little punch to release the air! Shape your dough into a round or loaf shape and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Let’s do a second rise! Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Bake the bread! Place the dough in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until it’s a beautiful golden brown and sounds hollow when you tap the bottom.
8. Finally, cool it down! Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Enjoy your fresh homemade bread!