Simple Dough Bread

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.write a quick description for this pin recipe start it like: this (insert recipe name) etc: ….Simple Dough Bread

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

1. Activate the yeastIn 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.
2. Make the doughAdd flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
3. KneadTransfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First risePlace the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. ShapePunch down the dough, shape it into a round loaf or place it in a greased loaf pan.
6. Second riseCover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
7. BakePreheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
8. CoolLet cool on a rack before slicing.