Crazy Dough bread

Here’s a simple and fun Crazy Dough Bread recipe — soft, fluffy, and quick to make! 🍞✨

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Crazy Dough Bread

Yields: 1 loaf or 2 small loaves

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Rise Time: 1–1.5 hours

Bake Time: 25–30 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

• 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 2 ½–3 cups all-purpose flour

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Instructions:

1. Activate yeast:

   • In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water.

   • Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.

2. Mix dough:

   • Add oil, salt, and 2 ½ cups flour.

   • Stir until dough forms.

   • Gradually add remaining flour as needed — dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

3. First rise:

   • Cover bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap.

   • Let dough rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, until doubled in size.

4. Shape the bread:

   • Punch down dough and turn onto a floured surface.

   • Shape into a loaf or divide into smaller loaves.

   • Place in a greased loaf pan.

5. Second rise:

   • Cover and let rise 15–20 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F (190°C).

6. Bake:

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.

   • Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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Tips & Variations:

• 🥖 Garlic or herb bread: Mix in 1–2 tsp garlic powder, rosemary, or Italian seasoning.

• 🧈 Soft crust: Brush with melted butter immediately after baking.

• 🌾 Whole wheat twist: Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

• 🍞 Mini loaves or rolls: Shape dough into rolls for individual servings.

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If you want, I can also give a “no-knead” Crazy Dough version that’s even easier and requires almost no effort. Do you want that version?