garlic bread recipe

Bread Recipe

This soft and fluffy homemade bread recipe is perfect for beginners. With its light, tender crumb and golden crust, it’s ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying warm with butter. Simple, reliable, and incredibly delicious this bread turns out perfect every time and tastes far better than store-bought loaves.

naan bread recipe
naan bread recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 6 cups bread flour

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until creamy and foamy.
  • Add oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  • Gradually mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat all sides. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  • Punch the dough down and knead for 1–2 minutes.
  • Divide the dough in half and shape into loaves.
  • Place the loaves into two greased 9×5-inch pans. Cover and let rise again until the dough is about 1 inch above the pan (about 30 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown.
  • Remove from pans and cool on wire racks before slicing.
bread recipe easy
bread recipe easy

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Additional Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves