After This Recipe, You’ll Never Buy Bread Again 🍞
Simple Homemade Olive Oil Bread – Soft, Cheap, and Foolproof
Once you try this homemade bread, store-bought loaves will never taste the same. This recipe is loved because it uses basic pantry ingredients, requires no special equipment, and delivers a loaf that’s soft on the inside with a lightly crisp crust. It’s the kind of bread our grandparents made—honest, filling, and made with love.
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🥖 Introduction
Bread has always been at the heart of the home. From early mornings to family dinners, nothing compares to the smell of freshly baked bread filling the kitchen. This olive oil bread is perfect for beginners and busy families. No fancy techniques—just mix, rise, bake, and enjoy.
📜 A Little History of Homemade Bread
For thousands of years, bread was made at home using flour, water, salt, and yeast. Olive oil breads became especially popular in Mediterranean regions, where olive trees were plentiful and bread was baked daily. This recipe follows that tradition—simple, nourishing, and timeless.
🧺 Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (10 g) dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups (320 ml) warm water (not hot)
- 4 3/4 cups (570 g) plain flour
Optional additions:
- 1 teaspoon sugar (helps activate yeast faster)
- Herbs (rosemary, thyme)
- Sesame or nigella seeds for topping
🥣 Method (Formation of the Dough)
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a large bowl, add the warm water and dry yeast. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes until foamy. This means the yeast is alive and ready.
Step 2: Mix the Dough
Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, mixing with a spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms.
Step 3: Kneading
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
(If sticky, add a little flour—do not overdo it.)
Step 4: First Rise
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
🔥 Baking Instructions
Step 5: Shape the Bread
Punch down the dough, shape it into a round or loaf, and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 6: Second Rise
Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes.
Step 7: Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
❤️ Why Bread Lovers Adore This Recipe
- Cheap and budget-friendly
- No preservatives or chemicals
- Soft texture with rich olive oil flavor
- Perfect for sandwiches, soups, or breakfast
- Beginner-friendly and forgiving
Bread lovers say once they make this loaf, they never go back to buying bread again.
🌾 Serving Ideas (Loved By Everyone)
- Dip in olive oil and herbs
- Serve with soup or stew
- Toast with butter and honey
- Make sandwiches or panini
- Use leftovers for breadcrumbs or croutons
🏁 Conclusion
This homemade olive oil bread proves that the best things in life are simple. With just a few ingredients and a little time, you can create something warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying for your family.
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