Thursday, November 15, 2012

Worlds Easiest Bread Recipe

I no longer buy bread. This is the recipe I use instead. It is SO easy. I had never made bread before this. Trust me, if I can do it, you can.

                                  
(yes, I took a bite out of it... don't judge)

Bread: yes this is longer than 30 minutes but it's so easy so it counts :)
(Makes 2 loaves)

Ingredients:
3 c warm water
1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp yeast
1/3 c oil
1 Tbsp salt
6-7 c flour (I prefer white. I have used wheat but it doesn't rise as well but it's still good.)

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Add the oil. Add the dry ingredients starting with 6 c of flour. Mix. Knead (or just use a spoon, it works for me) thoroughly until all ingredients are incorporated, and dough is smooth, stretches easy and is slightly sticky (not enough that it sticks easily to your finger) and pulls away from the bowl.) As you knead the dough, you may add more flour as needed, and repeat the process until dough reaches the desired consistency. (This is where it's a little harder with wheat flour)
Cover the bowl of dough with a dish towel and let rise until doubled (about 60 minutes so set the timer and continue on with your day). (You may speed up this process by putting the covered bowl inside the oven with the oven light on, and another bowl of warm water sitting on the lower rack.
Punch the dough down, divide and form into 2 loaves. Place the dough in 2 well greased bread pans. Cover and let rise till the top of the dough is an inch or two above the bread pans.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove the baked loaves from their pans immediately and place on a cooling rack. Slice and Enjoy!
Honey butter is a must have on a fresh piece of this bread! YUM!
*Bread and dough can be frozen*



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