🛒 Ingredients (Budget Friendly)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or half whole-wheat for diet version)
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional – helps yeast, can be skipped)
- 1½ cups warm water (not hot)
- 1 tbsp oil (optional – makes softer bread)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix dough
In a large bowl, add flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
Pour in warm water and oil. Stir with a spoon until sticky dough forms.
2️⃣ Rest & rise
Cover bowl and let sit in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled and bubbly.
3️⃣ Prepare pan
Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.
Pour dough in (it will be sticky). Smooth top with oiled spoon.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
5️⃣ Cool
Remove and cool 15 minutes before slicing.
🍞 Texture & Taste
✔ Fluffy inside
✔ Soft crust
✔ Mild flavor
✔ Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or dipping
🥗 Nutrition (approx per slice, 1/10 loaf)
- Calories: ~130
- Carbs: ~26 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Fat: ~1.5 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
(Using half whole wheat increases fiber)
💡 Easy Variations
Diet version:
Use 1½ cups whole wheat + 1½ cups white flour
High-protein:
Replace ½ cup flour with oat flour or chickpea flour
Herb bread:
Add 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp mixed herbs
Seeded bread:
Top with sesame, flax, or sunflower seeds
❄ Storage
- Room temp: 2 days
- Fridge: 5 days
- Freezer: up to 2 months
