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Homemade Bread

This is a straightforward recipe for a classic white bread.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time33 minutes
Rise + Cool Time2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time3 hours 38 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water around 105-115F
  • 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
  • 4 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Combine warm water, yeast, and pinch of honey in large bowl. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add remaining honey, salt, oil, and 3 cups flour. Mix until combined.
  • Add 1 more cup flour, mix. Gradually add remaining flour until dough pulls from bowl sides.
  • Knead with stand mixer 4-5 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Place in oiled bowl, cover with towel. Let rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
  • Punch down dough. Divide in half, shape into logs. Place in greased 9x5 loaf pans.
  • Cover, let rise 45-60 minutes until 1 inch above pan rim.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Bake 30-33 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  • Remove from pans onto cooling rack. Brush tops with butter if desired.
  • Cool 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. Add flour gradually to achieve proper consistency.
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