Description
Homemade bread in a bag delivers effortless baking magic straight to your kitchen. Simple ingredients and foolproof steps ensure warm, freshly baked comfort you can enjoy with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet rapid-rise yeast
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Measurement Conversion:
- 3 cups (710 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
- 1 packet rapid-rise yeast
- 3 teaspoons (15 ml) sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and warm water. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the yeast to become active and develop its characteristic bubbling texture.
- Introduce additional flour, olive oil, and salt into the bag. Seal the bag securely and massage the contents thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients blend seamlessly into a cohesive dough. Continue kneading for approximately 5 minutes until the texture becomes uniform.
- Gradually incorporate the remaining flour into the bag, gently manipulating the dough to create a smooth, elastic consistency. If the mixture appears excessively tacky, sprinkle extra flour to achieve the desired texture.
- Permit the dough to undergo fermentation inside the sealed bag for roughly 30 minutes, watching it expand and approximately double in volume.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Carefully extract the risen dough from the bag, tenderly shape it into a classic loaf form, and position it on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the surface transforms into a rich golden brown and produces a distinctive hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
Notes
- Embrace the mess-free method by using a resealable bag, perfect for kids or first-time bakers who want a fun, hands-on bread-making experience.
- Adjust water temperature carefully to ensure yeast activates properly without killing it – aim for lukewarm around 110°F (43°C) for optimal rising.
- Try different flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free blends to customize the bread’s texture and nutritional profile while maintaining the simple bag technique.
- Check bread doneness by inserting a thermometer – internal temperature should reach 190-200°F (88-93°C) for a perfectly baked loaf with a crispy crust and soft interior.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg