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. I don’t know why, but try it and see for yourself. Don’t forget to also try this Strawberry Bread Recipe.
Easy Bread Recipe
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. 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.
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. Our top 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.
We love our honey bread with a little butter which melts so nicely on the still warm bread. I hope you and your kids will try this easy bread recipe.
Easy Bread Recipe
This Easy Bread Recipe is perfect to make with kids. With just a hint of honey, it is sure to become a favorite!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Dough Doubling time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 254 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cup milk, warm 110 to 115 degrees
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/8 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.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Bread Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 334mg 14%
Potassium 114mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 10g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3%
Calcium 5%
Iron 12.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Jessica Formicola says
I love baking with the kids! You just can’t beat homemade bread!
Emily Hill says
My kids love cooking with me in the kitchen so this bread recipe is perfect!
Lisa Huff says
OMG how cute are they?! Can’t wait to try with my kids. Love how easy and fun it looks to make!
georgie says
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!
Bethany says
I’m such a sucker for homemade bread! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Love how easy it is too!
Emily says
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.