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Grandma's Perfect Homemade Bread
4.6 from 94 votes

Grandma's Perfect Homemade Bread

Grandma's Perfect Homemade Bread is a traditional yeast bread made with all-purpose flour, water, sugar, salt, and oil. The dough is proofed twice to develop flavor and texture, then baked to a golden crust. This bread features a soft, elastic crumb and is suitable for slicing fresh for sandwiches or toast. The recipe uses dry active yeast and a stand mixer for ease but can be made by hand.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • This recipe can be mixed by hand: combine ingredients in a large bowl and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth.
  • Allow adequate proofing time (about 1 to 1½ hours twice) to ensure proper rising.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.