Baking bread is such a fun activity to do with kids. Measuring, scooping and kneading provides so many wonderful sensory and fine motor opportunities. Besides, who can resist a house that smells like baking bread. Baking bread with kids can sound intimidating, but thanks to this easy bread recipe it is not. People are really impressed when you tell them you baked your own bread rather than buying it at bakeries. This bread tastes as good at artisan bread you'd find at a store. Try this Easy Bread Recipe and see for yourself. Don't forget to also try this Strawberry Bread Recipe and this Irish Soda Bread Recipe.
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Why this homemade bread recipe is awesome
- Easy enough for kids to make
- Honey adds a little taste of sweetness
- Just 6 ingredients to freshly baked bread
Ingredients
- active dry yeast (instant yeast)
- milk
- honey
- butter
- salt
- all purpose flour
How to make this Easy Bread Recipe
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Dissolve one package of yeast into a large bowl of the warmed milk. Next add the honey, melted butter, and salt. Stir to combine.
Add 3 cups of flour and mix with hands until a soft dough forms. We saved the last cup of flour for dusting and kneading.
Place the dough on a floured surface and begin kneading for about 10 minutes. This was my kids favorite part. They loved punching, pulling and squeezing the dough for this white bread recipe.
When you are done kneading, place the bread dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Place the bowl in a warm place and let the dough rise and double. This will take about an hour.
Next, punch down the dough and place it in a greased loaf pan or a pan with parchment paper. Cover the dough and place in a warm place for another 30 minutes until it rises and doubles.
Bake for 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees. Our crust started browning at about 20 minutes so we placed some foil over the pan for the remainder of the cooking time. Remove from pan when done and allow to cool.
This bread has a nice chewy texture that makes it perfect for sandwich bread.
We love our golden brown honey bread with a little butter which melts so nicely on the still warm bread. No butter? Try Making Butter with Kids. I hope you and your kids will enjoy the flavor of this easy bread recipe.
📖 Recipe
Easy Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cup milk, warm 110 to 115 degrees
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅛ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Dissolve one package of yeast into a bowl of the warmed milk. Next add the honey, melted butter, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Add 3 cups of flour and mix with hands until a soft dough forms. Use additional flour for dusting.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and begin kneading for about 10 minutes.
- When you are done kneading, place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Place the bowl in a warm place so it can rise and double. This will take about an hour.
- Next, punch down the dough and place it in a greased loaf pan. Cover the dough and place in a warm place for another 30 minutes until it rises and doubles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees. You may need to cover the top with foil if it gets too brown. Remove from pan when done and allow to cool.
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Nutrition
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Frequently asked questions
No. You can make this with all purpose flour.
You can use this homemade bread to make sandwiches or French toast. You can serve it with cheese or sprinkle it with olive oil, garlic, rosemary and herbs.
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Vicky
I have never tried that so I can't speak for this specific recipe. With other bread recipes, I have left the dough out to rise for 3 hours and it has turned out well. I just can't say for this specific recipe.
Allie
Could I leave the dough on the counter to rise for a couple hours instead of just 1 hour? I'm hoping to make this bread with my class and I won't be able to bake it for several hours after we make the dough
Stoopid boi
No nevah YOU KIDS ARE UGLY (and cute) BUT MOSTLY UGLY AND THE BREAD WAS GUD I MEAN BAD AND IM DEFINETELY NOT SAYING THAT BC IM JEALOUS HMF
John
Dude relax your just jealous its really good, and the kids are cute.
Stoopid boi
Yo it sucked and ur kids are oogly
Katie
I love the recipe its the best bread ive had. Kids loved it too
Scarlet
I have just recently started experimenting with making my own bread and I am really enjoying new recipes so thanks for another easy bread recipe I can try!
Alfrea
We just tried this recipe and absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Emily
I never bake bread, so this may be a stupid question, I got mini loaf pans so each kid could make their own loaf, so split in half How much will that effect the bake time? I assume I would shorten it.
Bethany
I'm such a sucker for homemade bread! Can't wait to try this recipe. Love how easy it is too!
georgie
this is such a cute post, I love seeing kids in the kitchen! I don't have children yet but one day I hope that they develop the same passion for cooking as I do! and this bread looks delicious, I'm always looking for great bread recipes!
Lisa Huff
OMG how cute are they?! Can't wait to try with my kids. Love how easy and fun it looks to make!
Emily Hill
My kids love cooking with me in the kitchen so this bread recipe is perfect!
Jessica Formicola
I love baking with the kids! You just can't beat homemade bread!