There is nothing like the aroma of fresh bread coming out of the oven. This recipe is for two loaves. You can also add flax, sunflower seed, oats or chia seeds to this recipe.
Fresh Homemade Bread: The Joy of Baking from Scratch
There’s something magical about the aroma of fresh homemade bread wafting through the house. The warm, comforting scent that fills the air as it rises in the oven brings with it a sense of nostalgia, warmth, and satisfaction. Whether you’re an experienced baker or someone who has never picked up a rolling pin, baking fresh homemade bread is an experience that’s both rewarding and therapeutic.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the joy of making your own bread from scratch, share a simple recipe to get you started, and discuss why homemade bread is so much more than just a food—it’s an experience!
The Charm of Homemade Bread
There’s a special kind of magic that comes with homemade bread. It’s not just about the flavor—though that’s certainly a huge part of it—it’s about the entire process. From mixing the ingredients to kneading the dough and finally watching it rise, making your own bread connects you to a long tradition of bakers who’ve passed down their skills through generations.
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- Freshness: There’s nothing like a slice of bread straight from the oven. Homemade bread is soft, airy, and perfectly warm.
- Control: When you bake bread yourself, you have complete control over the ingredients, from flour to the type of yeast you use. You can adjust flavors to suit your taste, or even opt for healthier options like whole wheat or sourdough.
- No Preservatives: Many store-bought breads are packed with preservatives to extend shelf life. Homemade bread, however, is free from any additives, ensuring that you’re enjoying pure, wholesome ingredients.
But the best part? The process itself is both relaxing and rewarding. Kneading dough, feeling it transform from a sticky mass into a smooth, elastic ball, is a therapeutic experience. It’s a chance to slow down and enjoy a little hands-on, tactile activity before the ultimate reward of slicing into that warm loaf.
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A Simple Homemade Bread Recipe
Ready to give it a try? Here’s an easy, beginner-friendly recipe for fresh homemade bread that requires minimal ingredients and a little patience:
Ingredients
Method
- Soften yeast in warm water in which 1 tsp sugar has been dissolved. Let stand 10 minutes; stir. Scald milk. In a large mixing bowl, combine scalded milk, cold water, sugar, salt and shortening; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool until lukewarm and stir in
- yeast. Stir in half of flour and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture is smooth and elastic. Add enough flour to obtain a soft dough that does not stick to bowl. Turn out on a lightly – floured board and knead until smooth and satiny, 8 to10 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl, turn to grease top. Cover with greased waxed paper. (or you can use plastic wrap). Let rise in a warm and humid place until double in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch down. Cut dough into two equal pieces. Shape into loaves. Place into greased loaf pans. (8 ½” x 4 ½”) Grease top of loaves. Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled. (45 minutes to 1 hour). Preheat oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F). Bake loaves about 35 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on racks. Brush tops with butter or margarine, if desired. Cool completely before wrapping.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 sandwich sized loaves. To make 4 double the ingredients.
You can use all white flour, all whole wheat or a combination of both.
In place of sugar molasses or honey can be used.
Weighing the dough will help to get two perfect size loaves.
Feel free to customize your bread with flax, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, oats, chia seeds, or hemp hearts. The possibilities are endless.
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