How to make Bread

It is what sandwiches our deli meats together or what is used to dunk in or mop up food. From every drop of tomato sauce you want to gobble up from the bottom of your now empty plate of Spaghetti, to the creamy hummus you want to dip and enjoy as this vessel makes it easier to bring food to your taste buds...

Wow, that was the longest sentence ever. But, let's get to the point..that's right..

.. BREAD!

Here is a super easy recipe that anyone can try.

Ingredients

1 package Dry Active Yeast   (1.5 tsp if measuring loose yeast)

3 cups All Purpose Flour

3/4 cup Warm Water

1/3 cup Milk

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 tbsp Sugar

1 tsp Salt

(You may add additional spice if desired. Some good options are thyme, oregano, rosemary or even 

cinnamon)

Directions

In a small bowl, add the package of dry yeast and warm water. Stir until completely dissolved.

In another large bowl, mix salt, sugar, oil and milk (and spice if using). Add yeast. Slowly mix in the

3 cups of flour. Get in there with your hands at this point and work the dough while in the bowl. 

When the dough starts to form, turn it over on your counter and knead for 2 minutes. Roll dough and shape into a small football. Place it in a greased loaf pan, and cover with towel for 80 minutes.

Once the time has passed, uncover and you will find the bread has significantly risen. Pop it into a 375F oven for 45 minutes. Since the loaf pan is greased, the bread should come out easily. Wait 15 minutes for the loaf to slightly cool to make for easier cutting.

It's hard to resist a slice of warm bread!

Enjoy!