4h Winning White Bread Non Bread Machine
Master the art of homemade bread with this award-winning 4H Winning White Bread recipe, crafted entirely without a bread machine! This classic bread-making method incorporates just six simple pantry staples—warm water, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, salt, vegetable oil, and all-purpose flour—to produce two beautifully golden, fluffy loaves with a perfectly tender crumb. From activating the yeast to kneading the dough by hand, this recipe is perfect for beginner bakers eager to hone their skills or seasoned pros seeking a reliable crowd-pleaser. With minimal prep time and the irresistible aroma of fresh bread wafting through your kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it fresh from the oven, toasted with butter, or as the foundation for your favorite sandwiches—it’s versatile, satisfying, and utterly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 package Active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 6 cups All-purpose flour
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
Add the salt and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once the dough becomes too thick to stir, transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of flour if the dough is too sticky, but avoid over-flouring.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning it once to coat the surface with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a loaf.
Place the shaped loaves into two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Cover with a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until the loaves have risen about 1 inch above the rims of the pans.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped.
Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4736 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 577.1 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 77.1 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 33.7 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 913 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
