Fresh Bread in under 2 hours using Yeast
We all have those times when we need a loaf of bread yesterday! Well, with this easy fast bread recipe you can have fresh bread in under 2 hours!
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After making our bread for many years now, I like to have a quicker option available when times get super busy. I usually opt for an overnight Sourdough bread recipe.
However, there are those times when I forget to put my bread on the night before, or, I am under the weather and just want a quick loaf of bread.
This recipe, even though a quick recipe, still produces a delicious and fluffy loaf of bread.
What you need to make this easy fast bread recipe
All you need is flour, water, oil, salt, honey (optional), and instant yeast.
The end result is a delicious, soft sandwich bread that will impress your family, especially when you tell them you just threw it together, ha ha!
How to make this fast bread recipe
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or in a large mixing bowl, add 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
I use the Nutrimill Artiste Stand Mixer
Add 2 TBSP olive oil, optionally add 1 TBSP honey, agave, or maple syrup, 1 1/2 TSP salt, 2 1/4 TSP instant yeast, and 2 of the 3 cups of flour.
You can use all purpose, whole wheat, or freshly ground flour.
Mix on speed 2 and only add the extra flour 1/4 cup at a time until the dough comes away from the sides of the mixer.
Knead for 6-8 minutes. Alternatively, you can hand knead until it is glossy and stretchy.
Lightly oil your work surface and turn the dough out of the bowl.
Pat it down into a rectangle and roll it up. You don’t have to stress about shaping a loaf. Just make sure you roll it out to remove any big bubbles.
Place shaped dough into a 1 pound loaf pan. Cover with plastic or damp tea towel and allow to rise until doubled.
After 30 minutes, preheat oven 350 degrees F with the loaf pan sitting on top of the stove while it preheats.
After the oven has preheated, place the loaf in the oven for 40 minutes.
Allow to cool on a cooling rack before slicing.
Storage
Store in a plastic bag or airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Freeze in freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.
Bread in under 2 hours
Equipment
- 1 1 Pound Loaf Pan
- 1 Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 Cups Lukewarm Water
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp honey can use agave or maple syrup, or omit all together
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 3 cups Flour Can use All Purpose or Whole Wheat
Instructions
- Add lukewarm water to stand mixer bowl. Add all other ingredients, however, only add 2 cups of the flour at first. Mix until combined and add the remainder of the flour 1/4 cup at a time until it pulls from the side of the bowl.
- Knead 6-8 minutes.
- Turn dough onto a lightly greased surface and pat out into a rectangle. Roll into a loaf shape and place in 1 pound loaf pan.
- Allow to rise 30 minutes covered with plastic or damp tea towel.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and allow the dough to rise further until the oven is preheated. Tip: Allow the dough to rise on top of the oven while it preheats.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Allow to cool on cooling rack completely before slicing.
This bread IS delicious! I was concerned about the everything bagel at first…but now! Oh my, it truly makes the bread an it’s not an overwhelming addition! Thank you for what you do and share!