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    Home » Cooking with Kids

    Easy Bread Recipe

    Modified: Aug 2, 2022 · Published: May 17, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    Kids recipes are always fun and baking bread with them is no exception. Measuring, scooping and kneading provides so many wonderful sensory and fine motor opportunities.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.

    This Easy Bread Recipe is perfect to make with kids. With just a hint of honey, it is sure to become a favorite!
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    • Why this homemade bread recipe is awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make this Easy Bread Recipe
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Do your kids love cooking?
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    Baking bread with kids can sound intimidating, but thanks to this easy bread recipe it is not.

    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
    ingredients to make bread

    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.

    kids mixing ingredients for bread

    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.

    child baking

    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.

    kneading dough
    child kneading dough

    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.

    bread in a pan

    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.

    bread recipe

    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.

    warm bread with butter

    📖 Recipe

    Easy Bread Recipe

    Vicky
    This Easy Bread Recipe is perfect to make with kids. With just a hint of honey, it is sure to become a favorite!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Dough Doubling time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 254 kcal

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    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.2mg
    Keyword Easy Bread Recipe
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need bread flour for this recipe?

    No. You can make this with all purpose flour.

    How can I serve this bread?

    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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    1. Allie says

      April 30, 2023 at 7:12 pm

      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

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      • Vicky says

        May 01, 2023 at 9:41 am

        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.

        Reply
    2. Scarlet says

      April 22, 2020 at 8:55 am

      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!

      Reply
    3. Alfrea says

      March 20, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      We just tried this recipe and absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    4. Emily says

      February 02, 2019 at 6:37 pm

      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.

      Reply
    5. Bethany says

      August 21, 2018 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      I'm such a sucker for homemade bread! Can't wait to try this recipe. Love how easy it is too!

      Reply
    6. georgie says

      August 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    7. Lisa Huff says

      August 21, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      OMG how cute are they?! Can't wait to try with my kids. Love how easy and fun it looks to make!

      Reply
    8. Emily Hill says

      August 21, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love cooking with me in the kitchen so this bread recipe is perfect!

      Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola says

      August 21, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love baking with the kids! You just can't beat homemade bread!

      Reply
      • Katie says

        March 21, 2021 at 11:25 am

        5 stars
        I love the recipe its the best bread ive had. Kids loved it too

        Reply
      • Stoopid boi says

        March 21, 2021 at 11:27 am

        Yo it sucked and ur kids are oogly

        Reply
        • John says

          March 21, 2021 at 11:28 am

          5 stars
          Dude relax your just jealous its really good, and the kids are cute.

        • Stoopid boi says

          March 21, 2021 at 11:30 am

          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

    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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