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Date: 22-apr-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
There’s something deeply satisfying about making your own bread — especially when it’s made from pure, honest ingredients. In a world of ultra-processed foods and ingredient labels you need a chemistry degree to understand, this recipe brings it back to the basics: just flour, water, yeast, salt, and butter.
It’s free of preservatives, conditioners, additives, and other lab-made “enhancers.” This is real bread — crusty, fluffy, and full of flavor, with nothing to hide. If you're looking for a clean homemade bread recipe that relies on simple pantry staples, this one’s for you.
In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This step activates the yeast and kickstarts the fermentation process.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture and softened butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms — the texture should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. This builds the gluten needed for a strong bread structure.
Place the dough in a lightly buttered bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size. This fermentation develops flavor and structure.
Punch down the dough to release gas bubbles, shape it into a loaf, and place it into a greased loaf pan or onto a baking sheet, depending on your preference.
Cover the shaped dough again and let it rise for 30–45 minutes. This second proofing allows the loaf to rise more evenly in the oven.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing. This helps lock in moisture and makes slicing easier (if you can wait that long!).
This homemade bread has a soft, buttery interior with a golden, slightly chewy crust. It's perfect for toast, sandwiches, or enjoying plain with a dab of butter and jam. And the best part? You know exactly what’s in it.
Homemade bread doesn’t have to be complicated or full of artificial ingredients. With just a few natural basics — including yeast and butter — you can bake something that’s not only better for your body, but more satisfying to your soul. Once you try it, store-bought bread just won’t cut it anymore.
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