Homemade Bread
This Basic Bread Dough recipe offers a soft, fluffy, and easy-to-make dough perfect for homemade bread, rolls, and more. Made with simple ingredients like active dry yeast, bread flour, sugar, salt, and canola oil, it yields a tender crumb and golden crust. Ideal for beginner bakers, this versatile dough can be customized with herbs, cheese, or whole wheat flour for delicious variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 2 to 2½ hours
- Yield: Enough dough for 2 large loaves or 24 dinner rolls
- Category: Bread Dough
- Method: Mixing, Kneading, Rising, Baking
- Cuisine: American / Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 package (¼ ounce) active dry yeast
3 tablespoons plus ½ teaspoon sugar
2¼ cups warm water (110° to 115°F)
1 tablespoon salt
6¼ to 6¾ cups bread flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 3 tablespoons sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5–10 minutes or until foamy.
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Stir in salt, canola oil, and 3 cups of flour. Mix until smooth.
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Gradually add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough pulls away from bowl sides and is slightly sticky but manageable.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1½ hours.
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Punch down dough, shape as desired, and place in greased pans or baking sheets.
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Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30–45 minutes.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For flavored bread, add herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Try garlic powder or cheese for savory variations.
Substitute half bread flour with whole wheat for heartier texture.
Olive oil can replace canola oil for richer flavor.
Add seeds or nuts for extra texture and nutrition.
Store baked bread in a bread box or loosely wrapped for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat frozen bread at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to refresh.
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