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Bread Recipe With Instant Yeast

A simple and quick recipe for making delicious bread using instant yeast, perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: baking, bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

Method
 

Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Add Wet Ingredients
  1. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough
  1. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Shape the Dough
  1. Punch down the risen dough, then shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
Second Rise
  1. Cover the loaf with a towel and let it rise again for about 15-20 minutes.
Bake the Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gFiber: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in herbs or cheese into the dough before baking.

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