Grandma's Perfect Homemade Bread

Name: Grandma's Perfect Homemade Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 16 Slices
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups warm water; ¼ cup sugar; 1 ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 Tablespoons oil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Let Rise Until it Doubles (Two Times):
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings
16 Slices
Calories
171 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Snacks, Bread
Cuisine
American

Grandma's Perfect Homemade Bread

Gemma White

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This homemade bread is always a family favorite and can be done so easily with this perfect recipe my grandma handed down to me. Making bread is easier than you think!

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Ingredients

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2 ½ cups warm water
¼ cup sugar
1 ¼ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon dry active yeast
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons oil I used olive oil

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Instructions

In a stand mixer, add 2 ½ cups warm water, ¼ cup sugar, 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast. Let the yeast proof until it bubbles for about 5 minutes. Using the dough hook, start adding the 5 cups all-purpose flour one cup at a time until the dough combines and forms a soft dough.
On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic and form a ball. Add 2 Tablespoons oil to the large bowl, add the dough to the bowl, and cover. Let rise until it has doubled 1-1 ½ hours.
Grease and flour two 9x5 inch pans. Punch the dough to release the air. Lay the dough onto a flat surface and cut it into two loaves. Roll each loaf up and place it into the loaf pans. Let rise until it doubles another 1-1 ½ hours.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on the tops. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

My grandma's original recipe didn't use a stand mixer. You can add the ingredients to a large bowl and combine until the dough has formed and is smooth. Then proceed to knead it on a floured surface.
Originally Posted on March 19, 2020
Updated on July 3, 2023

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Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 185mg (8%) Potassium 44mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)