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Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread Recipe

Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread Recipe

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Learn how to make Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread in your kitchen!

Ingredients

Dry Active Yeast:

1 tablespoon

All-Purpose Flour:

5 cups

Oil (vegetable or canola oil):

2 tablespoons

Warm Water (about 110°F / 43°C):

2 ½ cups

Sugar:

¼ cup

Salt:

1 ¼ teaspoons

Instructions

  1. Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Dough: Add oil, salt, and gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Turn onto a floured surface, knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Rise Dough: Place in greased bowl, let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
  5. Shape and Rise Loaves: Divide dough, shape into loaves, place in pans, let rise for 30–45 minutes.
  6. Preheat and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake loaves for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from pans, cool on wire rack, slice and enjoy!

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