Description
Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread is a soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet bread recipe, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying with butter. Easy for beginners and great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. - Mix the Dough
Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour, one cup at a time, until a sticky dough forms. - Knead the Dough
Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on low speed for 5 minutes. - First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size. - Shape the Loaves
Punch down dough, divide into two portions, shape into loaves, and place in greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. - Second Rise
Cover pans with a towel and let rise for 30-40 minutes until the dough reaches just above the rim. - Bake the Bread
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped. - Cool and Serve
Remove from pans, cool on a wire rack, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Honey Wheat Bread – Replace 1 cup of flour with whole wheat flour and use honey instead of sugar.
- Garlic Herb Bread – Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon dried herbs to the dough.
- Cinnamon Swirl Bread – Spread cinnamon-sugar mixture onto the dough before shaping into loaves
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- rise time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade bread, soft bread, fluffy bread, beginner bread recipe, classic bread recipe