Soft, fluffy inside with a golden crust – perfect for beginners and everyday baking
🕒 Prep Time
15 minutes
⏳ Rising Time
1½–2 hours
🔥 Bake Time
30–35 minutes
🍞 Makes
1 loaf
🧾 Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups warm water (not hot)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter