Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade white bread with this simple recipe. This soft and fluffy bread is perfect for sandwiches or to enjoy on its own.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Mix the Yeast: Combine warm water and sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- Prepare the Dough: Stir in melted butter and salt. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise and Shape: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and let rise in a loaf pan for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25–30 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a softer crust, brush the loaf with melted butter after baking.
- This bread freezes well—cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
