Easy Homemade Bread
A simple, no-knead bread recipe that’s perfect for beginners—soft, fluffy, and delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Rise Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time 3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf (about 10 slices)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 360g
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups warm water 300ml
In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Transfer the dough to the pan and smooth the top. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the bread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Time Breakdown
Prep Time: 10 minutes
This includes measuring and mixing the ingredients.
First Rise: 2 hours
The dough needs to rise at room temperature until it doubles in size.
Second Rise: 30 minutes
After shaping the dough, it needs a shorter rise before baking.
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Baking the bread until it’s golden brown.
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
This includes prep, rising, and baking time.
Make-Ahead Tip
If you want to save time, you can let the dough rise in the fridge overnight (8-12 hours) for the first rise. This slows down the fermentation process and develops more flavor. Just let the dough come to room temperature before shaping and proceeding with the second rise. 