Learn how to make delicious everything bread with this simple recipe. It’s perfect for breakfast or snacks and packed with savory flavors. Bake it today!
Master the art of bread baking with this everything bread recipe. Simple steps, savory toppings like sesame and onion for a flavorful loaf. This easy recipe creates a flavorful, aromatic loaf of bread, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Homemade Everything Bread Recipe: Fresh & Flavorful
When you can’t decide on one flavor, you make them all! This homemade everything bread has a soft and pillowy interior, but the best part is that the top of the loaf is covered in savory topping, giving you a delightful crunch with every bite.
Bake this homemade everything bread with a savory blend of seeds and spices. This easy recipe is great for sandwiches, buttered toast, or toasted and smothered in cream cheese, as it yields a tasty, crusty loaf every time!
I love fresh homemade bread. If you enjoy fresh bread too, you will want to make this great bread recipe.
Tips and variations for making this homemade everything bread recipe:
● I have been doing a lot of reading about flour in America for the last year or so. I have been buying Italian flour to bake our bread for the last six months, and we have used it a lot.
● 2¼ teaspoons = 1 packet, .25oz active dry yeast
● In the United States, ½ cup butter = 1 stick.
● Depending on where you live, your warm spot for bread to rise might be in the garage (ours is) or an unheated oven (ours is in the winter). My great-grandmother would place her unrisen bread loaves under the covers of her bed! Needs must.
● Butter in Baking: Essential Tips for Perfect Baked Goods
● Heat your water and milk in the microwave for 45 seconds to a minute, and test with a thermometer. You do not want to kill the yeast, as 100°–110°F is the ideal temperature for Active Dry Yeast. This is a great yeast 101!
● If you like garlic, add a sprinkle of garlic powder to the top of your bread before baking (when you have added the seeds).
● No loaf pans for this recipe.
● You can eat bread warm, but do not cut into it while it is piping hot. It must be cooled before slicing to avoid the inside getting gummy.
● Store leftovers, covered or in a zipper bag, at room temperature for up to 4 days. At that point, the bread will be stale, not bad, so if you warm it up slightly, you can get a few more days out of it.
● You can freeze this bread in an airtight container, or you can wrap it in plastic wrap, then wrap that in tin foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when you are ready to enjoy.
● This recipe is made with simple ingredients that are commonly found in the aisles of your local grocery store.
Other delicious homemade bread recipes you might enjoy:
● Easy Rustic Rye Bread Recipe | No-Knead – this bread is made 2-3 times monthly in our house.
● Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe | Best + Easy – a great breakfast bread loaf
● Pumpkin Bread Braid Recipe | Best and Easy – another braided bread recipe
● Homemade White Bread Recipe
Homemade Everything Bread Recipe Ingredient List:
● 1 package Active Dry Yeast
● ¾ cup plus two (2) teaspoons Warm Water (110-115 degrees Fahrenheit, use a thermometer), divided
● 1 Egg, room temperature
● 1 cup Warm Whole Milk (110-115 degrees Fahrenheit, use a thermometer)
● ¼ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
● 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
● 1½ teaspoon Salt
● 4 cups All-purpose Flour, plus a tablespoon or two for kneading
● 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt
● 1 teaspoon Dried Minced Onion
● 1 teaspoon White Sesame Seeds or Black Sesame Seeds
● 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
● 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
Homemade Everything Bread Mise en Place:
● Baking Sheet
● Parchment Paper
● Non-stick Cooking Spray
● Thermometer
● Small Mixing Bowl
● Medium Bowl
● Large Mixing Bowl (or bowl from stand mixer)
● Stand-up Mixer with Dough Hook
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Rubber Spatula
● Clean Kitchen Towel or Tea Towel
● Pastry Brush
● Wire Rack (cooling rack)
Homemade Everything Bread Recipe Directions:
1. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In the bowl of your stand mixer, stir together the active dry yeast with ¾ cup warm water. Let it stand for 5 minutes to allow it time to bloom.
3. Separate the egg and set aside the egg white for now.
4. Add the egg yolk, warm milk, butter, sugar, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture in the bowl.
5. Use the dough hook and beat on medium speed until all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
6. While the mixer is on medium speed, add the remaining flour ½ a cup at a time until all the flour has been mixed in. Continue beating on medium speed for 4-5 minutes or until the dough forms a ball and completely pulls away from the side.
7. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead the dough for 7-8 minutes. The dough will be soft and smooth.
8. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a towel and put in a dry, warm place for 60 minutes. The dough will double in size.
9. Once the dough has risen, punch down the dough.
10. Divide the dough into three (3) equal portions. You should have 30 ounces of dough, so you will end up with three (3) balls of dough, about 10 ounces each. Roll each dough portion on a lightly floured work surface into a rope about 10 inches long.
11. Once you have three (3) ropes, braid them together. Pinch both ends together.
12. Transfer the braid to your prepared baking sheet. Tuck each end under. Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm, dry place to rise for 30 minutes.
13. Once the braid has risen again (second rise), preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
14. Combine the egg white with two (2) teaspoons of water.
15. In a small bowl, mix the sea salt, minced onion, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, and poppy seeds.
16. Brush the top of the dough with the egg white mixture, then liberally sprinkle the seed mixture over the top of the bread. The egg white mixture will make it stick to the bread.
17. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes. The top of the bread will be a deep brown color, and the seams of the braid will be a light golden brown.
18. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring the everything bread to a cooling rack to cool before slicing.
19. Store leftovers, covered in an airtight container or in a zipper bag, at room temperature for up to four (4) days.
Homemade Everything Bread Recipe: Fresh & Flavorful
Homemade Everything Bread Recipe: Fresh & Flavorful. Learn how to make delicious everything bread with this simple recipe. It's perfect for breakfast or snacks and packed with savory flavors. Bake it today!
Ingredients
- 1 package Active Dry Yeast
- ¾ cup plus two (2) teaspoons Warm Water (110-115 degrees Fahrenheit), divided
- 1 Egg, room temperature
- 1 cup Warm Whole Milk (110-115 degrees Fahrenheit)
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups All-purpose Flour, plus a tablespoon or two for kneading
- 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Minced Onion
- 1 teaspoon White Sesame Seeds or Black Sesame Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, stir together the active dry yeast with ¾ cup of warm water. Let it stand for 5 minutes to allow it time to bloom.
- Separate the egg and set aside the egg white for now.
- Add the egg yolk, warm milk, butter, sugar, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture in the bowl.
- Use the dough hook and beat on medium speed until all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- While the mixer is on medium speed, add the remaining flour ½ a cup at a time until all the flour has been mixed in. Continue beating on medium speed for 4-5 minutes or until the dough forms a ball and completely pulls away from the side.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead the dough for 7-8 minutes. The dough will be soft and smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a towel and put in a dry, warm place for 60 minutes. The dough will double in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch down the dough.
- Divide the dough into three (3) equal portions. You should have 30 ounces of dough, so you will end up with three (3) balls of dough, about 10 ounces each. Roll each dough portion on a lightly floured work surface into a rope about 10 inches long.
- Once you have three (3) ropes, braid them together. Pinch both ends together.
- Transfer the braid to your prepared baking sheet. Tuck each end under. Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm, dry place to rise for 30 minutes.
- Once the braid has risen again (second rise), preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the egg white with two (2) teaspoons of water.
- In a small bowl, mix the sea salt, minced onion, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, and poppy seeds.
- Brush the top of the dough with the egg white mixture, then liberally sprinkle the seed mixture over the top of the bread. The egg white mixture will make it stick to the bread.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes. The top of the bread will be a deep brown color, and the seams of the braid will be a light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring the everything bread to a cooling rack to cool before slicing.
- Store leftovers, covered in an airtight container or in a zipper bag, at room temperature for up to four (4) days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 197Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 393mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g
Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.
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