The easiest 4 hour yeast bread! 🍞 🥖
I have been wanting to get into sourdough bread baking but it’s such an intense process so I found this yeast bread recipe to try first to see if I could get into sourdough and let’s just say yes for sure!!
This was so easy to make and definitely less time consuming than a sourdough.
Ingredients:
1 packet instant yeast (I actually used active dry yeast and just activated it first according to package instructions before mixing into my dough)
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 cups warm water (90-100°)
3 and 1/4 cups bread flour (or all purpose but I used bread flour)
Directions:
1. Whisk together yeast, salt, and warm water
2. Gently combine flour into this mixture
3. You’ll get a shaggy dough, then cover your bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 2.5-3 hours in a warm spot, I put mine in my oven that was off.
4. After 3 hours your dough should have doubled in size and be jiggly. Pour the dough onto a floured surface and form into a ball shape, then score the top
5. Preheat your oven to 450° with your Dutch oven preheating as well. If you don’t have a Dutch oven like me, just preheat your oven and place your ball of dough on a sheet of parchment paper inside an oven safe pot. I used my large stainless pot with a baking sheet to cover it.
6. Once preheated, place your covered dough in the oven and cook for 35 minutes, then take the cover off and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
7. Remove from your pan and allow to cool on a wire rack
this was so easy and delicious! I was so happy with how it came out for my first time, and paired it with homemade chicken and rice soup 😊
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Baking homemade bread has never been easier! This quick 4-hour yeast bread recipe is perfect for those looking to start their baking journey. Yeast bread is much simpler than sourdough, making it a great choice for beginners. You'll only need a few ingredients—instant yeast, salt, warm water, and your choice of flour. The process involves combining these ingredients, allowing the dough to rise, and then baking it to golden perfection. The beauty of this recipe lies in its flexibility; you can use either bread flour or all-purpose flour based on what you have on hand. In addition to being straightforward, this recipe yields a delicious loaf that has a crispy exterior and soft, fluffy inside, making it an ideal side for meals. Whether you're serving it with a bowl of homemade soup or using it for sandwiches, this bread will not disappoint. As with any baking endeavor, don’t forget to allow your dough enough time to rise for that light and airy texture. A warm spot is essential; many find that placing their dough in a turned-off oven works perfectly. After baking, letting your bread cool on a wire rack is crucial to keep the crust crisp. Go ahead, give this easy yeast bread a try—your taste buds will thank you!
Can you show what brand of yeast?