Description
This Quick and Easy Bread recipe with Instant Yeast is perfect for busy bakers looking for a delicious, homemade loaf in no time!
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- Add the warm water and olive oil (or melted butter) to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the shaped dough in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 10-15 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs or cheese before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Quick bread, Easy bread, Instant yeast bread, Homemade bread, American bread