Grandma's homemade bread – a recipe more than 100 years old recept

Name: Grandma's homemade bread – a recipe more than 100 years old
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 500 g wheat flour; 300 ml lukewarm water; 20 g fresh yeast (or 1 packet dried); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Easy to prepare
10 portions
150 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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This recipe for homemade bread has been passed down through generations and its roots go back more than 100 years. It is based on basic ingredients, but the result is a delicious loaf with a distinctive aroma and texture. It contains no unnecessary additives or chemicals. Just flour, water, yeast, salt and a little oil – just how our grandmothers made it.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

500 g wheat flour
300 ml lukewarm water
20 g fresh yeast (or 1 packet dried)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation procedure

Preparing the starter: Pour lukewarm water into a bowl, add the sugar and crumbled yeast. Let stand for about 10 minutes, until the mixture begins to foam.
Mixing the dough: Sift the flour into a larger bowl, add the salt, oil and the prepared starter. Mix everything and knead into a smooth dough – by hand or with a mixer.
Rising: Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it doubles in size.
Shaping: After rising, briefly knead the dough again and shape it into a loaf. Place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes, until it takes on a golden color and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Cooling: After baking, transfer the bread to a rack and let it cool completely.

Servings: 1 larger loaf (approx. 10 slices)
Total preparation time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including rising and baking)

Recipe conclusion:

This traditional homemade bread according to Grandma is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to bake genuine bread with simple ingredients. It has a crispy crust, a soft crumb and tastes great with butter, honey, cheese or even just on its own. You can also adapt the recipe – add seeds, herbs or nuts. Baking bread at home is not just about food, but also about returning to your roots and the joy of a handmade meal.