Soft Homemade Bread: Secret to perfect bread with a soft and tasty texture

Hello, everyone, today we’re going to learn how to make Homemade Bread using simple ingredients. So grab your pen and paper to jot down the ingredients, then follow the complete preparation method.

How to Make Soft Homemade Bread

Very soft and simple to make bread, perfect for those looking to make a recipe in a short time. See below the list of all ingredients and required quantities. And then, a very complete preparation method with details of the recipe.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 eggs
⅓ cup of warm milk (100ml)
⅓ cup of warm water (100ml)
3 ⅔ cups of all-purpose flour (450g)
2 ½ teaspoons of active dry yeast (8g)
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (30ml)
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
Cheese (for filling)
1 egg and 2 teaspoons of milk (for brushing)

Instructions:

Dough Preparation:
First, gently warm the milk and water. Then, add the sugar and yeast, stirring well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Cover the container and let it rest for about 5 minutes to activate the yeast. After that, add the eggs and mix again until the mixture is smooth.

Adding Flour and Kneading:
Next, sift the flour over the liquid mixture, add the salt, and stir until a dough begins to form. Right after, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it, gradually incorporating the vegetable oil, until it becomes elastic and uniform.

Fermentation:
After that, place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest in a warm place for about 45–50 minutes, until it doubles in size.

Shaping the Bread:
Once the dough has risen, gently press it to release excess gas. Then, divide it into four equal parts and let it rest for another 20 minutes.

Shaping and Baking:
Next, stretch each portion of the dough, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and poke small holes with a toothpick. Right after, insert pieces of hard cheese, such as mozzarella, into the holes. Finally, brush the surface with a mixture of egg and milk. Lastly, preheat the oven to 356 °F (180 °C) and bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown.