Homemade Bread or Buns

Step 1: *If mixing by hand* Pour all ingredients, in order listed in large bowl, except for 1 cup flour.

Step 2: Mix together with a wooden spoon.

Step 3: Knead for about 10 minutes, adding a bit of flour at a time, until the dough is smooth and elastic and no longer sticky

Step 4: *If using stand mixer* Pour all ingredients in stand mixer bowl, except for 1 cup flour, in order listed.

Step 5: Using dough hook, on setting number 2, let knead 10 minutes adding a bit of flour at a time, until the dough is smooth and elastic and no longer sticky. The amount of flour used is different for everyone. Depending on altitude, types of flour and even the temperature. The amount listed is only a guideline.

Step 6: Next steps are the same for both methods:

Step 7: Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 8: Remove dough from bowl and punch out on a floured surface.

Step 9: If making loaves, cut dough in half and place in 2 greased bread pans.

Step 10: If making buns, cut into 16 equal portions and place on 2 greased cookie sheets. Make sure to leave enough room for rising.

Step 11: You can get creative here and make a braided loaf and fancy buns, go ahead and have fun. Brush the loaf with an egg wash and sprinkle the top with sesame seeds, or flax seeds, or chia seeds or oat flakes..... Or stick to the regular loaf or buns if you don't want it fancy ;)

Step 12: Let rise again until doubled, about 2 hours.

Step 13: *If making loaves* Bake in a preheated 375 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 14: *If making buns* Bake in a preheated 375 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.