Description
Bread in a Bag is an easy and fun way to make homemade bread without the mess of traditional kneading. Perfect for beginners and kids, this recipe involves mixing all the ingredients in a resealable plastic bag and then letting it rise and bake to perfection. This simple recipe results in soft, delicious bread that’s perfect for sandwiches or served alongside your favorite meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup warm water (for dissolving yeast)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes bubbly.
- In a large resealable plastic bag, add 3 cups of flour, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, salt, and 1/2 cup warm milk.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the bag, seal it, and gently knead the bag for 3-5 minutes until the dough comes together.
- Let the dough rest in the bag for about 1 hour in a warm place, allowing it to rise and double in size.
- Once the dough has risen, gently remove it from the bag and shape it into a loaf.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan and place the shaped dough inside. Let it rise for another 20-30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- You can easily customize this bread by adding herbs, garlic, or cheese to the dough before baking for added flavor.
- If you don’t have a loaf pan, you can shape the dough into a round loaf and bake it on a baking sheet.
- For a softer crust, cover the loaf with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0g