One of the fun things about baking bread is that even if you make a mistake, the result is usually so much better tasting than anything you buy at the grocery store that everyone will think you are a genius. Bread making may not be the answer to life, the universe, and everything, but it isn't making nuclear bombs and destroying the rain forests either. It is a way to add a lot of value to the quality of your life, with just a little effort and planning. It is a LOT cheaper in bulk than the little packets sold in grocery stores. A basic summary showing how easy it is to make your own bread.
Bread is basically liquid, flour, oil, and yeast.
The various possible combinations of these ingredients produce the various kinds of breads. Once you understand the Your Basic Bread recipe, which is based on my own grandmother's recipe, feel free to experiment. Add 1 tbsp of sugar, stir to dissolve. Sprinkle the yeast onto the top of the entire surface of the water, so the little yeast buds are all moistened. Let this sit for about five minutes.