Easy Bread Recipe Using KitchenAid Mixer

Learn how to make easy bread using your KitchenAid mixer. This recipe is perfect for beginners and produces a delicious, fluffy loaf of bread.

What You Need

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. In the bowl of your KitchenAid mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients in the mixer bowl. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. Add the olive oil and beat on medium speed for 1 minute, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat in the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in the prepared pan and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
8. Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
9. Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

FAQ

Q: Why do need a KitchenAid mixer to make this bread?

A KitchenAid mixer is not required to make this bread, but it does make the process much easier. The mixer will knead the dough for you, which can be a time-consuming and difficult task to do by hand.

Q: What if don’t have all of the ingredients?

You can substitute the following ingredients if you don’t have them on hand:

• All-purpose flour can be substituted with bread flour or whole wheat flour.
• Sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
• Salt can be substituted with kosher salt or sea salt.
• Active dry yeast can be substituted with instant yeast.
• Olive oil can be substituted with vegetable oil or canola oil.

Q: How long will the bread last?

The bread will last for up to 3 days at room temperature, or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Q: How can freeze the bread?

To freeze the bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, let the bread come to room temperature overnight.

Pros

• Easy to follow recipe
• Uses simple ingredients
• Makes a delicious, fluffy loaf of bread
• Can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes
• Perfect for any time of day

Tips

• To make sure the bread rises properly, make sure the dough is in a warm place.
• If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

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