Blue Ribbon White Bread
Soft, airy, and irresistibly golden, Blue Ribbon White Bread is the perfect homemade loaf for all your baking dreams. This classic bread recipe delivers a rich, buttery flavor with a pillowy texture, thanks to the magic blend of warm milk, yeast, and just the right amount of unsalted butter. With only 20 minutes of hands-on preparation, this versatile loaf is ideal for everything from morning toast slathered with jam to hearty sandwich creations. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner, the step-by-step process ensures a foolproof rise and a bakery-worthy result every time. Your kitchen will be filled with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread, making this recipe a must-have addition to your collection of homemade staples. Serve warm for optimal freshness, and let every slice be a taste of pure perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter just melts. Allow the mixture to cool until lukewarm.
Add the lukewarm milk mixture and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. As the dough begins to come together, knead it by hand or with the dough hook of a stand mixer until it forms a smooth and elastic ball. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Lightly grease a large bowl with the vegetable oil and place the dough inside, turning it once to coat it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the dough to release excess air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, covering it loosely with plastic wrap. Let it rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until it has doubled in size and is slightly above the rim of the pan.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3649 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 451.1 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 66.7 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 1094 mg | 23% | |
*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.
