Description
Learn how to make delicious, fluffy homemade white bread with this easy recipe. Perfect for sandwiches or toast, this bread is a staple for any kitchen.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: Stir in oil, then gradually add flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape and Second Rise: Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, place in a pan, and let rise for 30–40 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F, bake the bread for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a softer crust, brush the top with melted butter after baking.
- This bread is great for sandwiches, toast, or French toast.
- You can substitute up to 1 cup of whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
