Quick And Easy Yeast Bread

Prep: 30 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A quick and easy yeast bread with a soft texture and slightly sweet flavor, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Its warm aroma and crusty crust make it a comforting choice that pairs well with butter, jam, or savory spreads, suitable for both beginners and experienced bakers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Mix together 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Warm milk and water to 120°F.
  3. Add yeast to the warm milk mixture and let it sit for a few minutes until frothy.
  4. Add the liquid yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
  5. Add eggs and melted butter to the mixture.
  6. Gradually add remaining flour until the dough reaches the correct consistency.
  7. Knead the dough for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  8. Let the dough rest in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 20 minutes.
  9. Punch down the dough; divide and shape into loaves.
  10. Place the shaped dough into loaf pans.
  11. Let the dough rise again until doubled in size.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 35 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

592 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 68.8g 25% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10687.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 814mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 194.5mg 15% DV
Iron 4.4mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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