Simple White Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup warm water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
2. Add the olive oil and warm water and stir until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
6. Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• White bread has been around for centuries, with the first recorded recipe dating back to the 4th century AD.
• White bread is a staple of many cultures around the world.
• White bread is made using refined flour, which has been stripped of its outer layers of bran and germ.
• White bread is a good source of carbohydrates, which are an important source of energy for the body.