How to Make the Easiest Homemade Bread Ever

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If you always wanted to try making fresh bread at home but feel intimidated or that it is too complicated, continue reading!

This traditional italian homemade bread recipe is super easy and the most amazing thing is that you only need 4 ingredients!

Yup! You’re 4 ingredients away from enjoying fresh bread!

I’ll guide you step-by-step with pictures to help you make your first bread loaf at home!

4 Ingredients to Make Delicious Homemade Bread!

1. All-purpose Flour

Since this recipe is for beginners, I kept it super simple by using my basic all-purpose flour and I’ve had amazing results!

You want to experiment with other types of flour? Be my guest and please let me know in the comments how your bread turned out!

2. Salt

Regular table salt works perfectly. You could also use fine Himalayan pink salt

3. Water

Use room temperature and filtered water is best if possible.

4. Active Dry Yeast

This is the one I used for my last couple of breads and I have no complaints!
This active dry yeast can be found in any supermarket and on Amazon if not available near you.

Equipment You’ll Need to Make Your Homemade Bread

2 Mixing bowls

Spatula to mix

Measuring cups

A cast iron Dutch oven pot

This one is not expensive and a MUST in every kitchen!
Click here to see it on Amazon

The Easiest Homemade Bread Ever: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1 – In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature water and active dry yeast.

Step 5 – On a well-floured surface, place your dough and fold it a couple of times. Lay it flat and fold it on itself. When you’ve done the fold a couple of times, create a round dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 7 – Grease your cast iron Dutch oven pot and place your dough in it.

Step 8 – Cut an ”X” in the dough like shown.

Step 9 – Bake at 428°F, place your cast iron Dutch oven pot in the oven with the lid for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, take off the lid and continue baking for another 20 minutes.

How To Store Your Fresh Homemade Bread

You can easily store your homemade bread in the fridge for 5 days in a closed container.
There are no issue either to keep your bread at room temperature, that being said, it might last less longer than 5 days on the counter.

Can I Freeze This Homemade Bread For Later?

Yes! You can tightly wrap the loaf in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for up to two months.

If you make this recipe, make sure to Tag me! @simply.cath.kitchen I love seeing my recipe in other people’s homes!

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