Are you tired of buying store-bought bread every time? Then, this article is for you. Homemade bread is easy to make, and it’s a fun, fulfilling project for any baking enthusiast.
Here’s a simple recipe for creating your own toast bread from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 packet of instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparing the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt.
- Add yeast and stir well.
- Pour water and oil to the flour mixture then mix until the dough comes together.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface, then knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cling wrap, and let it rest in a warm place to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Knead the dough once again for about 3 minutes, then form it into an oval-shaped loaf, and put it into a greased (9×5-inch) loaf pan.
- Place it inside the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until it turns golden brown in color.
- Remove the loaf pan from the oven, then let it cool for about 10 minutes before removing the bread from the pan.
- Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing it.
Variations
If you want to add an extra flavor to your toast bread, you could try one of these variations:.
Cinnamon Toast Bread
- Add 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon when you mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Instead of oil, add 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the dough.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of the dough before placing it in the oven.
Garlic Toast Bread
- Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder when you mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Instead of oil, add 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the dough.
- Sprinkle garlic salt on top of the dough before placing it in the oven.
Conclusion
There you have it! With these simple instructions, you can make a homemade toast bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This is a simple recipe, but it can be easily customized to your liking.
With a little creativity and experimentation, the sky’s the limit when it comes to creating the perfect toast bread recipe.