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bread for gifts holidays

Bread for Gifts Holidays: 7 Reasons to Bake Today

A delightful bread recipe perfect for holiday gifting.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add sugar, salt, and olive oil to the mixture.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
  6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  7. Place the loaf in a greased pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool before wrapping for gifts.

Notes

  • Customize with herbs or spices if desired.
  • Ensure the water is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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