One Hour Bread
A quick and easy homemade bread recipe that can be prepared in just one hour, perfect for beginners and those short on time.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour Regular flour works best for this recipe.
- 1.5 cups Warm water Temperature should be between 110°F and 120°F.
- 2 teaspoons Instant dry yeast No activation needed.
- 2 teaspoons Salt Use to taste.
- 1 tablespoon Sugar Optional for additional flavor.
For Greasing
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For greasing the bowl.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients: all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, sugar, and warm water.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups of warm water while mixing to create a sticky dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, or use the dough hook attachment on your mixer for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 20 minutes.
- After the first rise, punch the dough down to release air and shape it into a loaf on a floured surface.
- Transfer the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan and allow it to rise for another 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F while the dough is rising.
- Once risen, place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use steam in the oven by placing an empty pan inside while preheating, then filling it with hot water to enhance the crust.