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Simple White Bread Recipe

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If you make your bread at home, you know how important it is to have a simple recipe on hand. A recipe that doesn’t take a whole lot of time to make, a recipe with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your house, and of course, that tastes great. This simple white bread recipe answers all those requirements.

 

Simple White Bread RecipeThis bread reminds Italian bread very much. It’s got only six ingredients in it, and it is great with both sweet or savory toppings.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-03To a large mixing bowl, add seven cups of bread flour (all-purpose flour will work too, just make sure to sift it). I knead my dough by hand, but if you use a mixer, you’ll add the ingredients to the mixer’s bowl.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-04Add one tablespoon of sugar…

Simple White Bread Recipe-05One teaspoon of salt…

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-06One tablespoon of dry yeast…

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-07And one half cup good olive oil.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-08Fill a measuring cup with 3 cups of lukewarm water and start adding to the bowl a little bit at a time. You will probably only need 2.5 cups of water. Add some water, mix, add some more water, mix until the dough pulls together.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-10I use a wooden spoon at the beginning until it gets too hard…

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-11Then, I dig in with my hands.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-14Transfer the dough into a floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes, or use a mixer with a dough hook and knead for the same amount of time.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-19After 7-10 minutes of kneading the dough will look and feel smooth, soft and elastic.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-20Oil a clean, large bowl with olive oil…

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-21Place the dough in the bowl…

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-22Turn the dough in the bowl to coat it with oil, so it doesn’t get dry.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-23Then cover with a warm blanket and set aside to rise.

Most recipes will tell you to let the dough double its size at this point, but my aunt, which is a baker, taught me that this is not necessary. It only needs to rest for 30 minutes or so.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-24And this is how it looks after 30 minutes.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-26Place the dough on a working surface and shape it into one large loaf.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-28Divide the loaf in two…

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-29And shape the two halves into loaves. You can place them in two bread pans, but I just like baking them on a baking sheet.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-30Cover the loaves, and let them rise for an hour (this is were the dough needs more time to rise). Bake the bread for 55 minutes in a 350F pre-heated oven.

If you want the crust of your bread harder, spray the loaves with water two or three times while they are in the oven. All you do is fill a spray bottle with water, open the oven and spray the loaves a few times. Repeat this every 20 minutes or so (2-3 times).

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-32Let the loaves cool for a few minutes on a rack before slicing.

 

Simple White Bread Recipe-33There is nothing like the smell of bread baking in the oven! After you get used to eating your homemade bread, there is no way back. The store-bought stuff tastes like cardboard and doesn’t fill you up.

Do you make bread at home? Is there one recipe you regularly use? I will be happy if you leave a link to it in the comments.

 

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Simple White Bread Recipe

Simple White Bread

Yield: 2 loaves
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

A simple white bread recipe that is great for sweet spreads or savory. A basic white bread recipe everyone should have on hand!

Ingredients

  • 7 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry yeast
  • 1/2 a cup olive oil
  • 2.5 cups water

Instructions

  1. In to a large bowl, sift 7 cups of flour.
  2. Add one tablespoon of sugar…
  3. Add one teaspoon of salt…
  4. Add one tablespoon of dry yeast…
  5. And one half cup of olive oil.
  6. Gradually add about 2.5 cups of water until the dough forms and is not too sticky.
  7. Knead for 7-10 minutes.
  8. Oil a large bowl with a little bit of olive oil, place the ball of dough in the bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Place in a warm place to rise for about 30 minutes or so.
  9. Place the dough on a working surface and shape it into one large loaf. Then divide it into two and shape each part into a loaf. 
  10. Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise for another hour.
  11. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 55 minutes. If you want your bread crusty, spray it with water 2 or 3 times while it is baking. 
  12. When the bread is done baking, take it out of the oven, let it rest for a moment and then place it of a drying rack to cool. 
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 188Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

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Posted on October 28, 2014 · Last updated June 4, 2020 · Other

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  1. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    November 8, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Thank you for posting on Motivation Monday!

    Reply
  2. Jen @ The Easy Homestead says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    This looks so good! I have a bread recipe that is similar. Yours looks better than mine, so I am trying your recipe next. Thanks for sharing on Homestead Blog Hop!

    Jen

    Reply
  3. Deborah Davis says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    This takes me back to my childhood meals and brings back many fond memories.Thank you so much for sharing this delicious white bread recipe at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I appreciate it!

    Reply
  4. Winnie says

    November 22, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    In case your blog cannot show Hebrew –
    I looooooooove your bread, and all I need is butter!! A few slice with butter is all I need for a great supper 🙂

    Personally I love baking bread, especially Challahs (which is my specialty)

    Reply
    • Lee says

      November 23, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Apparently, it can’t show Hebrew so I am happy you wrote this in English too. Nothing better than good bread and butter. It is really all you need for supper. Maybe a good tomato too 😉

      Reply
  5. Littledove says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    I make sourdough bread at least 2 times a week. I got the recipe from Donna Schwenk Cultured Food for Life I also make milk kefir with raw goat milk that I milk each day and I make kombucha and cultured veggies from my garden.

    Reply
    • Lee says

      October 6, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      I never made sourdough bread! I need to get a recipe and get a starter going. Sounds like a good book, I’ll check it out.
      Goat milk is so precious. I really hope to have a goat one day.
      Did you see my respond to your no-till question?

      Reply
  6. Kiky says

    December 19, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    Love bread! thanks for sharing us.

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