The Best Homemade Bread

If you've never made a homemade bread this is the perfect recipe for beginners because it only requires 5 ingredients and is so easy to make!

Homemade bread on a wooden table

Have you ever wanted to try making your own bread? This is the perfect recipe to start with, everyone can make this easy bread recipe. You just need 5 basic ingredients, bread flour, olive oil, dry baker's yeast, water and salt.

This bread dough can be used as a base for other types of bread, such as bread with cheese, with herbs, chouriço and many other bread recipes.

This bread is perfect, it's one of my favorite recipes of all time. There's nothing like a warm slice of fresh bread served with jam or butter on top. After you realize how easy it is to make your own bread, you’ll find any excuse to bake a bread.

Whether you’re a newbie or experienced bread maker, you can’t mess this up, and I know you’re going to love the flavor and the simplicity of this wonderful bread! It's the perfect homemade bread recipe for a family breakfast.

If you love this simple bread recipe and are looking for more, we've got you covered with this Homemade pita bread with olive oil sauce, Rye bread or these Stuffed bread.

Simple bread on a wooden table

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BEST HOMEMADE BREAD

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Flour - Bread flour T65. The main ingredient of this recipe.
  • Olive oil and salt - To add flavor.
  • Dry baker's yeast - Helps the dough rise.
  • Water - Helps kneading the dough.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

Simple bread on a wooden table

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE BREAD

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix the flour and the salt.
Homemade Bread step 1 and 2
Add the baker’s yeast and mix well.
Homemade Bread step 3 and 4
Pour the olive oil and some of the water.
Homemade Bread step 5 and 6
Knead everything with your hands and go slowly pouring the remaining water.
Homemade Bread step 7

Step 2: Place the bread dough over a lightly floured surface and knead it well until it’s fully involved and soft.
Homemade Bread step 8 and 9
When this process is completed, let the dough rise in a bowl covered with plastic wrap about 2 hours or until the dough double in size.
Homemade Bread step 10 and 11

Step 3: Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it a little more. Give the dough a rounded shape and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. With a sharp knife make 3 to 4 diagonal cuts across the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 2 hours.
Homemade Bread step 12 and 13

Step 4: Preheat the oven to 200ºC (400ºF).

Step 5: Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle with some flour. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the bread start turn golden brown.
Homemade Bread step 14 and 15

Step 6: Turn off the oven and place the bread in a cooling rack. Allow to cool to room temperature or serve warm with jam or butter.

Simple bread on a wooden table

RECIPE TIPS

Storage and freezing:

1. Let the bread cool completely before storing. Wrap the bread in plastic wrap and then place it in a bread bag (or wrap in aluminium foil and place it in an airtight container). Eat the bread within three or four days.

2. Let the bread cool completely before freezing. Wrap the bread in a plastic wrap and store in the freeze for up to 3 months.

Extra tip: A cooling rack helps the bottom of your bread cool without losing any crispness.

The Best Homemade Bread

Homemade bread on a wooden table

If you've never made a homemade bread this is the perfect recipe for beginners because it only requires 5 ingredients and is so easy to make!

4.67 from 3 reviews


    Category:Bread, Breakfast, Recipes, Videos
    Cuisine:
    Difficulty:
    Servings: 12 slices
    Prep Time:20 m
    Cook Time:30 m
    Total Time:4:50 h

    Ingredients

    • 300 grams (about 2 cups) strong bread flour T65
    • 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon dry baker's yeast
    • 150 ml (2/3 cup) water
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Directions

    1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and the salt. Add the baker’s yeast and mix well. Pour the olive oil and some of the water. Knead everything with your hands and go slowly pouring the remaining water.
    2. Place the bread dough over a lightly floured surface and knead it well until it’s fully involved and soft. When this process is completed, let the dough rise in a bowl covered with plastic wrap about 2 hours or until the dough double in size.
    3. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it a little more. Give the dough a rounded shape and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. With a sharp knife make 3 to 4 diagonal cuts across the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 2 hours.
    4. Preheat the oven to 200ºC (400ºF).
    5. Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle with some flour. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the bread start turn golden brown.
    6. Turn off the oven and place the bread in a cooling rack. Allow to cool to room temperature or serve warm with jam or butter.
    The Best Homemade Bread
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 12 slices
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 130
    Total Fat 4 g(6%)
    Saturated Fat 0.5 g(3%)
    Cholesterol 0 mg(0%)
    Sodium 200 mg(8%)
    Total Carbohydrate 19 g(6%)
    Protein 3 g
     

2 Comments

  1. Avatar for Lina

    Does the water need to be warm or cold

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