Best 5 Fabulous Homemade Bread Recipes

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Preparing homemade bread is a delightful culinary journey that transforms simple ingredients into a golden masterpiece. The aroma of freshly baked bread, with its crispy crust and soft, airy interior, has the power to evoke feelings of nostalgia, comfort, and pure joy. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice cook, embarking on the adventure of creating fabulous homemade bread can be incredibly fulfilling. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the essential knowledge and techniques to craft artisanal loaves that will impress your taste buds and earn you the title of master baker in your own kitchen. From selecting the finest ingredients and mastering the art of kneading to controlling fermentation and achieving that perfect golden-brown crust, this guide will walk you through each step, ensuring your homemade bread-making experience is not only enjoyable but also leads to consistently delicious results.

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FABULOUS HOMEMADE BREAD FOR THE FOOD PROCESSOR



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Best homemade bread -- 2 loaves in about 3 hours! This is a variation of Allrecipes' Fabulous Homemade Bread by J. Drury to allow mixing in a food processor for only 2 loaves.

Provided by George R. Kasica

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Wheat Bread

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
4 teaspoons bread flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
3 ⅓ cups bread flour
⅔ cup quick cooking oats
⅔ cup whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
3 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Pour the warm water into a large bowl, and whisk in 4 teaspoons of bread flour, the yeast, and the white sugar until thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved. Allow to stand until the yeast starts to form creamy bubbles, about 5 minutes.
  • Fit a dough blade into a large food processor, and place 3 1/2 cups of bread flour, the oats, whole wheat flour, salt, brown sugar, and vegetable oil into the work bowl. Start the food processor running, and slowly add enough of the water-yeast mixture to allow the dough to form a firm ball and pull away from the sides of the processor, about 1 minute. Process for another 30 seconds to knead.
  • Place the dough into an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the dough with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and allow the dough to rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down the dough, and divide into 2 equal-sized pieces. Form each piece into a loaf; pinch the seams and ends closed.
  • Grease 2 4x8-inch loaf pans, and place the loaves into the pans with the seam sides down. Allow to rise until the dough is 1 inch above the rim of the pans, about 1 more hour.
  • While dough is rising, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are browned, about 35 minutes. Allow bread to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 294.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BASIC HOMEMADE BREAD



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If you'd like to learn how to bake bread, here's a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread recipe bakes up deliciously golden brown. There's nothing like the homemade aroma wafting through my kitchen as it bakes. -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon salt
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FABULOUS HOMEMADE BREAD



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Best Homemade Bread - 6 loaves in less than 3 hours! This is a variation of my mother Elaine's recipe. She is 75, and still makes hers by hand. I cheat and use a Bosch mixer, that's my time saver.

Provided by J Drury

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Wheat Bread

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup warm water
3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
¼ cup bread flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
4 ½ cups warm water
1 ½ tablespoons salt
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup vegetable oil
10 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In the mixing bowl of an electric mixer, stir together 1/2 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 cup bread flour, and yeast. Let grow for about 5 minutes. It will bubble almost immediately.
  • Measure oats, 4 1/2 cups warm water, whole wheat flour, salt, 2/3 cup sugar, and 2/3 cup oil into the mixing bowl. Mix on low speed with a dough hook for 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed slightly, and begin adding bread flour 1/2 to 1 cup at a time until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Humidity determines how much flour you need before the bread pulls away from the edge of the bowl. It is normal for the dough to be sticky.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Divide dough into 6 pieces. Shape loaves, and place in greased 8 x 4 inch pans. Let rise until dough is 1 inch above rim of pans, usually 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until tops are browned. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 146.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

FABULOUS FRENCH BREAD



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This recipe is simple and great. I got it at a church women's function and have made it many, many times since.

Provided by Kzim4

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups flour
2 tablespoons dry yeast
cornmeal (for dusting baking sheet)
1 egg, beaten lightly

Steps:

  • Pour warm water into a large, warm mixing bowl.
  • Stir in sugar, salt, oil, 3 cups of flour, and yeast.
  • Beat vigorously for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining flour until all dry ingredients are incorporated, leaving spoon right in batter.
  • Allow dough to rest 10 minutes; then stir down.
  • Allow dough to rest another 10 minutes and stir down again.
  • Repeat this process until dough has been stirred down 5 times.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface.
  • Knead only enough to coat the dough with flour so it can be handled.
  • Divide dough into 2 parts.
  • Roll each half into a rectangle approximately 9x12 inches, and roll up like a jelly roll starting from the long side.
  • Pinch ends to seal.
  • Arrange on a large baking sheet that has been dusted with cornmeal, leaving enough room for both loaves.
  • Cover lightly and let rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • With a very sharp knife, cut 3 diagonal slashes on top of each loaf.
  • Brush each loaf with beaten egg.
  • Bake immediately at 400°F for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks.
  • *NOTE: I have used my Kitchenaid mixer to do all the mixing and it works great either way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1608.7, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 3546.3, Carbohydrate 303.9, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 13.7, Protein 46.7

FABULOUS FRENCH BREAD



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Delicious and warm, crusty and suprisingly easy -- this recipe will quickly become a staple around your kitchen. This French Bread recipe can be converted into Garlic Bread to accompany any Italian dish, sliced up for an A.M. treat of French Toast, or just enjoyed with your favorite soup or bisque.

Provided by Gabby Abby

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 loaves, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups very warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups flour
2 tablespoons dry yeast
1 egg (beaten)
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Into a large warm mixing bowl, pour warm water, then stir in sugar, salt, oil, and half of the flour and yeast.
  • Beat vigorously for 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining flour until all dry ingredients are completely mixed inches.
  • Let your dough mixer or machine kneed the dough for a further 8 minutes to really get the gluten working in the flour to create a softer bread.
  • Once the mixing is done, transfer dough to a greased bowl and cover with a dough towel or plastic wrap.
  • Let the dough rest for 20 minutes. (Time this.)
  • At the end of the 20 minutes, punch the dough down; two punches should do it.
  • Then set the time again for 10 minutes; at the end of the 10 minutes, punch the dough down again.
  • Repeat the ten minute intervals five times.
  • After the 5th time of punching down the dough, turn the dough onto a floured board; knead only enough to coat dough with enough flour so that it can be handled.
  • Divide the dough into 2 parts.
  • Roll each part of dough into a rectangle about 4 x 12 inches and roll up like a jelly roll, rolling from the long side.
  • Pinch end to seal.
  • Arrange on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam spray and sprinkled with cornmeal.
  • Allow the two loaves to rise for a further 30 minutes.
  • With a very sharp knife, cut 4 gashes at an angle on top, then brush with beaten whole egg.
  • If desired, sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
  • Bake immediately at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until light to medium brown.
  • Remove from baking sheets immediately and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.5, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 168.7, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Always use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your bread.
  • Measure your ingredients carefully. This is important for ensuring that your bread turns out correctly.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour, which will make your bread chewy and flavorful.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help the yeast to grow and produce carbon dioxide, which will make your bread light and airy.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Making homemade bread is a rewarding experience. With a little practice, you can create delicious, fresh bread that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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