(No Mixer • No Eggs)

⏱️ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Rise Time: 1 hour

• Bake Time: 25–30 minutes

• Total Time: ~1 hour 40 minutes

• Servings: 10 slices

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)

• 2 tbsp oil or melted butter

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Activate Yeast (Optional but Helpful)

Mix warm water + sugar + yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.

2️⃣ Make Dough

In bowl combine flour + salt. Add yeast mixture + oil. Mix until shaggy dough forms.

3️⃣ Knead

Knead on floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or 5 minutes in bowl).

4️⃣ First Rise

Place in greased bowl, cover, let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.

5️⃣ Shape

Punch down dough, shape into loaf, place in greased loaf pan.

6️⃣ Second Rise

Cover and rise 20–30 minutes until puffy.

7️⃣ Bake

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.

8️⃣ Cool

Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

🌟 Texture & Flavor Tips

✔ Brush top with butter for soft crust
✔ Add garlic powder or herbs for savory bread
✔ Add honey instead of sugar for sweeter loaf

🍞 Storage

• Room temp: 2 days

• Fridge: 5 days

• Freeze: up to 2 months

❓Quick Q&A

Q: Can I make without yeast?
Yes — tell me and I’ll give baking powder bread.

Q: Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes — replace 1 cup flour with whole wheat + add 1 tbsp extra water.