Making your own bread is one of the easiest ways to save money, enjoy fresh food, and add a touch of homemade goodness to your meals. This simple, delicious bread recipe requires just a few basic ingredients, and the result is a beautiful, golden loaf that costs next to nothing!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of flour
  • 1 ½ cups of warm water
  • 1 tablespoon of yeast
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Optional: 5 tablespoons of turbinado sugar (for extra flavor)

Instructions:

  1. Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, warm water, yeast, and salt. For a sweeter touch, add 5 tablespoons of turbinado sugar.
  2. Let it Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise for at least an hour—or overnight if you want to enhance the flavor.
  3. Preheat Your Oven: Place a Dutch oven in your oven and preheat both together at 425 degrees.
  4. Shape the Dough: Once your oven is hot, shape the dough into a ball using wax paper.
  5. Bake: Place the dough in the preheated Dutch oven. Bake it covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Enjoy: Take it out, let it cool slightly, and enjoy your fresh, homemade bread!

Pro Tip:

Add that little bit of sugar for a richer, sweeter taste—trust me, it’s worth it!

You won’t believe how easy and cheap it is to make your own bread at home!