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Grandma's Perfect Homemade Bread

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!

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

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 I used olive 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

  • 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.  
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  • Originally Posted on March 19, 2020
  • Updated on July 3, 2023

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: 16Slices

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.