Our Favorite Bread Recipe

Frugal Bread Recipe: A Weekly Staple in Our Kitchen

Welcome to Three Acre Ranch, where resourcefulness and flavor meet! Today, we are excited to share our beloved frugal bread recipe, a cherished staple in our ranch kitchen. As lovers of both simplicity and sustainability, we've crafted a delicious bread recipe that satisfies our taste buds and nourishes our souls.

In our quest for frugality, homemade bread embodies the essence of thriftiness, allowing us to create a delicious loaf while keeping our budget intact. Our recipe utilizes everyday pantry staples and requires minimal ingredients, making it perfect for those who strive to embrace a more frugal lifestyle.

But don't be fooled – while this bread may be frugal, it is not lacking in taste or texture. Each bite of this loaf offers a delightful combination of a crisp crust and a soft, airy interior. One slice transports you to a world where simplicity meets indulgence.

Our frugal bread recipe holds a special place in our hearts because of its versatility. Whether preparing a sandwich for a hasty lunch, creating a comforting toast for breakfast, or simply craving a warm slice with a slather of butter, this bread can do it all. It's the foundation for countless delightful meals and accompaniments, limited only by your imagination.

Join us as we embark on this frugal bread-making journey together. We'll guide you through each step, revealing the secrets to achieving a beautiful textured loaf that will make your taste buds sing and leave your family clamoring for more. From measuring the ingredients to kneading the dough and patiently waiting as the heavenly aroma fills your kitchen, we'll be beside you.

So, let's roll up our sleeves, dive into this recipe, and experience the joy of creating homemade bread that is both frugal and utterly delicious. Prepare to fill your home with the aroma of fresh-baked goodness and treat your loved ones – and yourself – to a slice of pure homemade satisfaction. Let's get baking!

Print

With ImageWithout Image

Our Favorite Bread

Yield: 4

Author: ShawnitaLea

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 50 M

A staple item in our meal plan. Using basic pantry items that we always keep on hand.

Cook ModePrevent screen from turning off

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons oil (whatever you have on hand)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6-7 cups all purpose flour

Instructions

With a mixer

1. Add water and yeast to a warmed mixing bowl. Stirring to dissolve.
2. Add honey, oil, salt and 2 cups of flour to the mixing bowl.
3. Mix on a low setting on your mixer for a few minutes, until combined. I use the dough hook of my mixer for the whole process.
4. Mix in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, ensuring that the dough does not become too thick. Once the dough is cleaning the sides of the bowl you are ready to knead.
5. Knead the dough using the specific instructions from your mixer. You should knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until it is elastic and smooth.
6. Cover dough and let rise for one hour. Sometimes I use the mixing bowl of my KitchenAid for this step to save on dishes.
7. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch the ball down and shape into two loaves. Place the two loaves in parchment lined loaf pans for the second and final rise.
8. After the loaves have doubled in size, bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes until they are slightly brown on top.
9. Remove bread from pans and cool on a wire rack away from little fingers who will come in droves from the lovely smell.

www.shawnitalea.com/blog/sandwich-bread

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @threeacreranch on instagram and hashtag it #fromscratchcooking