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Bread in a Bag

Make bread in a bag: a fun kid-friendly recipe.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Author: Susie

Equipment

  • 1 Gallon Sized Resealable Plastic Bag

Materials

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet yeast (rapid or regular)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • Flour for kneading

Instructions

  • Combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and yeast packet in a bowl. Pour into a resealable bag.
  • Add 1 cup warm water. Seal bag, pressing out air.
  • Begin shaking and mixing the bag by hand.
  • Set bag to rest for 10 minutes (proofing).
  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup of flour with salt. Pour into bag along with melted butter.
  • Seal bag again, pressing out air. Shake and mix again.
  • Open bag and add in last cup of flour.
  • Seal bag, and mix for final time.
  • Pull out dough and place on a floured surface.
  • With floured hands, knead dough for 5-10 minutes
  • Place dough in a greased loaf pan.
  • Lay towel over the loaf pan and set it in a warm spot in your house. Allow the dough 30-45 minutes to rise.
  • Bake at 375 for 25 minutes,