World’s Easiest Yeast Bread Recipe for Irresistibly Fresh Loaves
Discover the simplicity of making your own bread with this easy yeast bread recipe that guarantees fresh, delicious loaves every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, instant yeast, and salt together.
- Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with adding herbs or cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Easiest Yeast Bread, Homemade Bread, Fresh Bread Recipe