Quick and easy homemade bread recipe that is adaptable. It’s perfect for smothering in butter, dipping in oil or slicing for sandwiches. This homemade bread is moist on the inside crusty on the outside and full of flavor!
If there’s one thing I know, it’s bread. I’ve been addicted to bread as long as I can remember. Right or wrong, I judge restaurants on the bread they serve. A great loaf of bread leaves a lasting first impression and keeps me coming back for more. Continue reading “The Best Homemade Bread Recipe”
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I’m going to give this loaf a try. BTW, I use my bread machine to do the mix/needing. I even let my loaf rise in it. I then turn it out onto my cast Iron baker. This system works well for me.
Just made this bread and my family loved it. 🙂
Thanks for the recipe!
karianne
You wasted no time, my fellow carb lover! Thanks!
What kind of yeast are you using?
This bread looks incredibly yummy ♥
summerdaisy.net
Omg, yes! This looks amazing – can’t wait to try it!
Thanks, Kathleen! I hope you’re having a beautiful day!
Do you use all purpose flour or bread flour?
I always use all purpose flour. I’m a basics kind of girl. Enjoy!
Can you replace milk with water?
No, but if you’re looking to make it lactose free, use fairlife.
This looks divine!! What size cocotte are you using? Thanks for all of your wonderful inspiration!!
Great question – you can use any deep dishes, but these are the cocottes I use.
When you punch it twice does it need to sit in the oven at 200 degrees again?
You can, but I don’t – I have little patience to wait again and it still produces a beautiful loaf of fluffy bread that’s crusty on the outside.
I’m going to give this loaf a try. BTW, I use my bread machine to do the mix/needing. I even let my loaf rise in it. I then turn it out onto my cast Iron baker. This system works well for me.
Sounds fantastic! I have a bread machine, but rarely take it out. Cast iron bakes beautiful bread, doesn’t it? Enjoy!
I don’t use regular milk…can I substitute almond milking this recipe cipro.
You should be able to swap equal amounts of almond milk. Enjoy, Robin!