Mom's Bread Recipe

Name: Mom's Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 5 cups hot water, from tap (not boiling); ¾ cup honey or ¾ cup sugar; ¾ cup oil; 3 tablespoons yeast; 12 -⅓ cups flour (more or less, don't measure); 2 tablespoons salt (sometimes salt can kill the yeast so add it with the flour); 2 tablespoons gluten; 2 tablespoons dough enhancer; ⅓ cup powdered milk (optional); 1 egg (optional)

Servings: persons

5 cups hot water, from tap (not boiling)
¾ cup honey or ¾ cup sugar
¾ cup oil
3 tablespoons yeast
12 -⅓ cups flour (more or less, don't measure)
2 tablespoons salt (sometimes salt can kill the yeast so add it with the flour)
2 tablespoons gluten
2 tablespoons dough enhancer
⅓ cup powdered milk (optional)
1 egg (optional)

1
Mix water, sugar, oil and yeast in Bosch.
2
(With old fashioned yeast, let the yeast bubble before continuing, but no need to do with with instant yeast.)
3
Add milk and egg.
4
Turn mixer on low and add flour, salt, gluten and dough enhancer.
5
Mom never measures the flour, she just add to the right consistency.
6
Dough needs to be slightly sticky and the sides start to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
7
After all ingredients have been added, beat on low with the Bosch for 10 minuets.
8
Take out dough, roll into loves, put into pans and let rise.
9
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups hot water, from tap (not boiling), ¾ cup honey or ¾ cup sugar, ¾ cup oil, 3 tablespoons yeast, and more.

Yes, Mom's Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mom's Bread

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions