Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade white bread with this simple recipe. Soft, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Knead and Rise: Add softened butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Gradually mix in the remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape and Bake: Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased pan. Let rise for 30–40 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a softer crust, brush the top with melted butter after baking.
- You can use bread flour instead of all-purpose for a chewier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
