Grandma Sycamore Bread Recipe
The Grandma Sycamore Bread Recipe brings warmth and comfort to every kitchen.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen scale (optional)
- Clean kitchen towels
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Stand mixer (optional)
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Mix warm water with sugar in bowl.
- Add yeast and let foam for minutes.
- Pour oil and honey into mixture.
- Add flour and salt gradually.
- Knead dough for eight to ten minutes.
- Place in greased bowl and cover.
- Let rise for one hour until doubled.
- Punch down and shape into loaf.
- Place in greased loaf pan carefully.
- Rise again for thirty to forty minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for thirty-five minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing the bread.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and consistent results.
- Test yeast freshness by checking if it foams within 5 minutes.
- Knead thoroughly to develop gluten for proper texture and rise.
- Create warm environment for rising by placing near sunny window.
- Don't over-flour during kneading to maintain soft, tender crumb.