My Grandma’s 100-Year-Old Bread Recipe 🥖✨

There’s nothing better than the smell of freshly baked homemade bread filling the kitchen. This traditional bread recipe has been passed down for generations and is one of the easiest and most delicious breads you can make at home.

With just a few simple ingredients and only 5 minutes of preparation, this bread turns out perfectly every time — crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, just like grandma used to make 👵💛

Perfect for breakfast, dinner, sandwiches, or enjoying warm with butter and tea.

Why You’ll Love This Bread Recipe

• Easy homemade bread for beginners
• Soft, fluffy, and delicious
• Traditional 100-year-old family recipe
• Simple pantry ingredients
• Perfect for everyday baking
• No special equipment needed

Ingredients

• 150 ml warm water
• 150 ml warm milk 🥛
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 8 g dry yeast
• 30 g vegetable oil
• 480 g wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 50 g raisins

For Brushing

• 1 egg yolk 🥚
• 1 tablespoon milk

How to Make Grandma’s Homemade Bread

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

In a large bowl, combine:

• Warm water
• Warm milk
• Sugar
• Dry yeast

Stir well, cover the bowl, and let it rest for about 5 minutes until the yeast dissolves and becomes active.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough

Add vegetable oil and mix again.

Sift in the flour and add salt. Mix well.

Add raisins and gradually incorporate the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

Step 3: First Rise

Grease a bowl lightly with sunflower oil and place the dough inside.

Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 4: Shape the Bread

Grease the loaf pan with butter.

Divide the risen dough into 4 equal parts and shape each into a ball.

Let the dough balls rest for 10 minutes.

Roll each ball flat using a rolling pin, then roll the dough tightly into a loaf shape. Press the edges firmly to seal.

Carefully place each rolled dough piece into the loaf pan.

Cover and let rest for another 20 minutes.

Step 5: Brush & Bake

Whisk together:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon milk

Brush the top of the bread with the egg mixture for a beautiful golden crust.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tips for Perfect Homemade Bread

• Use warm—not hot—milk and water to activate the yeast properly.
• Knead the dough well for soft and fluffy bread.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place for best results.
• You can replace raisins with nuts or leave them out completely.

Serving Suggestions

This homemade bread tastes amazing:

• Warm with butter 🧈
• With tea or coffee ☕
• As sandwich bread
• Alongside soups and salads
• For breakfast or dinner

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