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Quick One-Hour Bread Recipe | Easy Recipes for Busy Days

This one-hour bread is perfect for beginners and busy days. It’s one of the best easy recipes you can make for warm, fluffy homemade bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 2 loaves
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp instant yeast
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups warm water (about 110°F)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°F. Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Add warm water and oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–6 minutes until smooth.
  5. Divide the dough in half and shape into loaves. Place each loaf into a greased pan.
  6. Turn off the oven and place pans inside to rise for 20–25 minutes or until doubled in size.
  7. Turn the oven back on to 350°F and bake the bread for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from pans and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour a tablespoon at a time. This bread is perfect for sandwiches or toasted with butter.