Easy Homemade Bread: Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preparing the dough: In a large mixing bowl, add the yeast, water and a drop of honey. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes until foaming and bubbly. (This method is referred to as “proofing” the yeast, to make sure it is active. If it doesn’t foam, the yeast is no longer good, and you need to start over with fresh yeast).
  • Add remaining honey, salt, oil, and 3 cups of the flour. Mix to combine.
  • Add another cup of flour and mix to combine. With the mixer running, add more flour. Do this ½ cup at a time. Continue until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be smooth and elastic, and slightly stick to a clean finger, but not be overly sticky. Add a little more flour, if needed.
  • Knead the dough: Mix the dough for 4-5 minutes on medium speed. Alternatively, knead with your hands on a lightly floured surface for 5-8 minutes.
  • First Rise: Grease a large bowl with coconut oil or cooking spray and place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap. Allow it to rise in a warm place* until doubled in size. This should take about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Spray two 9×5” bread pans (or cast iron pans) generously with cooking spray on all sides. You can also line the bottom of the pans with a small piece of parchment paper, but this is optional.
  • Punch the dough down well to remove all air bubbles. Divide into two equal portions. Shape each ball into long logs, or circles, depending on the shape of your pans. Then place into greased pans.
  • Second rise: Cover pans with a lightweight, dry dish towel. Alternatively they can be covered with plastic wrap, as long as they generously covered with cooking spray. Allow dough to rise again for 45 minutes to one hour. The dough should rise about 1 inch above the loaf pans. Gently removing covering.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake bread for about 30 – 33 minutes, or until golden brown on top. I noticed it took a bit longer in the cast iron pans, vs bread pans. Give the top of a loaf a gentle tap; it should sound hollow.
  • Invert the loaves onto a wire cooling rack. Brush the tops with butter and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Once cool, store in an airtight container or bag for 2-3 days (at room temperature). Bread should stay up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

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Yummy Recipe for Chocolate Blueberry Protein-Packed Bread

Ingredients:

Optional Drizzle

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients. Stir well. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour batter into bread pan. Then bake at 325°F for 60-65 mins

Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top once cooled. Slice, and enjoy.

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Easy Recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Flavored Protein-Packed Bread

Ingredients:

Optional Drizzle

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients. Stir well. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour batter into bread pan. Then bake at 325°F for 60-65 mins

Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top once cooled. Slice, and enjoy.

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Easy Recipe for Protein-Packed Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients:

Optional Drizzle

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients. Stir well. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour batter into bread pan. Then bake at 325°F for 60-65 mins

Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top once cooled. Slice, and enjoy.

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Peanut Butter Vanilla Milk Shake Protein Bread

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cup of almond flour
  • 3 scoops of MRE Lite Vanilla Milkshake Flavor Protein Powder
  • 3/4 cup of peanut butter powder
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda & baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter

Optional Drizzle

  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients. Stir well. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour batter into bread pan. Then bake at 325°F for 60-65 mins

Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top once cooled. Slice, and enjoy.

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Peanut Butter Waffle Syrup Protein Bread

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cup of almond flour
  • 3 scoops of MRE Lite Waffles & Syrup Flavor Protein Powder
  • 3/4 cup of peanut butter powder
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda & baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter

Optional Drizzle

  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients. Stir well. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour batter into bread pan. Then bake at 325°F for 60-65 mins

Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top once cooled. Slice, and enjoy.

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Cinnamon Roll Protein Bread

Bread Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cup of almond flour
  • 3 Scopes of Vanilla Proflex Pro Organic Pea Protein Powder
  • 1/2 cup of sugar (or sugar sub, I use raw/natural sugar)
  • 2 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1 tsp of baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp of baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup of vanilla yogurt
  • 1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients:

  • 1/2 of a cup of brown sugar (or sub, i.e. zero calorie brown sugar sweetener)
  • 1-1/2 tsp of cinnamon

Protein Icing Ingredients;

  • 1/3 cup of vanilla yogurt
  • 4 tbsp of whipped cream cheese
  • 1 scoop of Vanilla Proflex Pro Organic Pea Protein Powder
  • 1/2 cup of confectioner sugar (or conf sub)

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Mix swirl ingredients well. Set aside.

Combine dry ingredients for bread. Add in wet ingredients. Mix well. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour 1/2 batter into bread pan. Add in half of the swirl ingredients. Add remaining batter, topping with balance of swirl ingredients. Swirl (no mix) from top. Note that batter will rise. Bake at 325°F for 55-65 mins (times vary with ovens). Use fork, or toothpick to confirm batter is baked.

While baking (about 45 mixtures in), combine icing ingredients. Top bread as desired once bake has cooked. If you like a dry icing, wait for bread to cool. If you like a bit runny, apply when bread is warm.

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Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cup of almond flour
  • 3 Scopes of Complete by Juice Plus Dutch Chocolate powder
  • 3/4 cup of peanut butter powder
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda & baking powder
  • 1 tbsp Coco Powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup of chocolate chips

For Drizzle

  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter *optional*

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients. Stir well. Fold in chocolate chips. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour batter into bread pan. Note that batter will rise. Bake at 325°F for 55-65 mins

Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top once cooled. Then serve.

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cup of almond flour
  • 3 scoops of RedCon1 MRE Lite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Protein Powder
  • 3/4 cup of peanut butter powder
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda & baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter

For Drizzle

  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter *for drizzle*

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Peel, and mush bananas to chunky consistency. Combine dry ingredients. Add in remaining wet ingredients. Stir well. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour batter into bread pan. Note that batter will rise. Bake at 325°F for 55-65 mins

Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top once cooled. Then serve.

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Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Loaf

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cup of almond flour
  • 3 scoops of Vanilla Proflex Pro Organic Pea Protein Powder
  • 3/4 cup of peanut butter powder
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda & baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter

For Drizzle

  • 1 tbsp melted peanut butter *for drizzle*

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Combine dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients. Stir well. Spray bread pay with non stick spray. Pour batter into bread pan. Then bake at 325°F for 60-65 mins

Drizzle melted peanut butter over the top once cooled. Then serve.