Two loaves of soft, golden perfection.
Pillowy on the inside. Crusty enough on the outside to make a butter knife sigh in satisfaction.

Joanna calls this recipe simple. I call it therapeutic.
Because honestly, there’s something about a dough baby rising on the counter that feels like hope.

I took mine out of the oven, let it cool just long enough not to burn my fingertips, and served it with softened butter and strawberry jam. Heaven.

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A Few Notes from My Kitchen:

• I used my stand mixer for the kneading and let the dough rise on the back porch (thank you, Gulf Coast humidity).
• Both loaves baked evenly with a beautiful golden crust after about 23 minutes in my oven.
• This is a very beginner-friendly bread recipe if you’ve been intimidated by yeast before.
• Serve it warm. Serve it with butter. Serve it with soup. Serve it with friends.

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Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved it. A clear winner. Clean plates, happy hearts, and the kind of bread that disappears faster than you meant it to.

446 recipes to go
Gracefully yours,