Simple One Hour Homemade Bread

Quick, no-fuss homemade bread that makes two loaves in about an hour. Mix, knead briefly, rise 25 minutes, then bake at 350°F until golden with a butter finish.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix dry ingredients. Add oil and water. Mix for 1 minute and then check the consistency of the dough. The dough should be very sticky. If it is too dry, add more water.

Step 2

Mix for 5 minutes. (Do not add any more flour after the dough has finished mixing.)

Step 3

Spray kneading surface with cooking spray and turn dough out onto surface. Knead dough briefly until it has a smooth even consistency (this will only take several turns of the dough to accomplish).

Step 4

Divide dough into 2 pieces (or more if you wish to have smaller loaves) and shape loaves into desired shapes and place on greased baking sheets. Cover with a large dish towel and let rise for 25 minutes.

Step 5

While loaves are rising, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. When loaves are ready to go into the oven, use a sharp knife (you can lightly spray your knife with cooking spray to prevent dragging) to make several slashes in the top. Make each cut about 1/4-inch deep at a 30 degree angle. Brush with butter at 20 minutes and put back in the oven for the last five minutes. Bake loaves for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.