Description
This homemade bread is soft and delicious, perfect for sandwiches or to enjoy with dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water, 110-120°F
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form to ensure the yeast is active.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, salt, and oil. Pour in the yeast mixture. Turn the mixer to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl, about 10 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a tight ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, dark, draft-free place for 60 to 90 minutes, until the dough doubles in size.
- Deflate the risen dough and shape it into a log that fits into a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover it loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise again in the same warm, dark place for 50 to 60 minutes, until it doubles in size.
- About 20 minutes before the second rise is complete, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the loaf for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it turns golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove the bread from the oven and brush the crust with melted butter for extra softness and flavor. Let the loaf cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm for the yeast to activate properly.
- You can substitute canola oil with any vegetable oil you prefer.
- The rising time may vary depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg