There\u2019s nothing better than the smell of freshly baked homemade bread filling the kitchen. This traditional bread recipe has been passed down for generations and is one of the easiest and most delicious breads you can make at home.<\/p>\n
With just a few simple ingredients and only 5 minutes of preparation, this bread turns out perfectly every time \u2014 crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, just like grandma used to make \ud83d\udc75\ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n
Perfect for breakfast, dinner, sandwiches, or enjoying warm with butter and tea.<\/p>\n
In a large bowl, combine:<\/p>\n
Stir well, cover the bowl, and let it rest for about 5 minutes until the yeast dissolves and becomes active.<\/p>\n
Add vegetable oil and mix again.<\/p>\n
Sift in the flour and add salt. Mix well.<\/p>\n
Add raisins and gradually incorporate the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.<\/p>\n
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.<\/p>\n
Grease a bowl lightly with sunflower oil and place the dough inside.<\/p>\n
Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour<\/strong>, or until doubled in size.<\/p>\n Grease the loaf pan with butter.<\/p>\n Divide the risen dough into 4 equal parts and shape each into a ball.<\/p>\n Let the dough balls rest for 10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Roll each ball flat using a rolling pin, then roll the dough tightly into a loaf shape. Press the edges firmly to seal.<\/p>\n Carefully place each rolled dough piece into the loaf pan.<\/p>\n Cover and let rest for another 20 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Whisk together:<\/p>\n Brush the top of the bread with the egg mixture for a beautiful golden crust.<\/p>\n Bake in a preheated oven at 180\u00b0C (356\u00b0F)<\/strong> for 35\u201340 minutes<\/strong>, or until golden brown.<\/p>\n This homemade bread tastes amazing:<\/p>\n Video:<\/p>\n
\nStep 4: Shape the Bread<\/h3>\n
\nStep 5: Brush & Bake<\/h3>\n
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\nTips for Perfect Homemade Bread<\/h2>\n
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