This Simple Dough Bread is soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make with just a few basic ingredients. Perfect for beginners, it comes together quickly and bakes into a golden loaf that’s ideal for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying warm with butter.
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Servings:Â 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water about 110°F / 43°C
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for softer texture
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey optional, helps yeast activate
Instructions
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Activate the yeast
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In a bowl, mix warm water with sugar or honey. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Make the dough
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Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
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Knead
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Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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First rise
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Shape
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Punch down the dough, shape it into a round loaf or place it in a greased loaf pan.
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Second rise
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Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
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Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
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Cool
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Let cool on a rack before slicing.