Classic White Bread
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly golden, this Classic White Bread recipe is your ticket to bakery-quality loaves in the comfort of your own kitchen. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and dry active yeast, this timeless recipe delivers perfectly tender slices that are ideal for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying with a pat of butter. The gentle kneading process ensures a light, airy texture, while the addition of milk and unsalted butter lends rich flavor and a soft crumb. With step-by-step guidance—including tips for achieving the perfect rise—this foolproof recipe is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Whether you’re looking to elevate your bread-baking skills or whip up a versatile homemade loaf, this easy white bread recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams All-purpose flour
- 25 grams Granulated sugar
- 9 grams Salt
- 7 grams Dry active yeast
- 240 milliliters Warm water
- 120 milliliters Milk
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and dry active yeast.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together until the butter melts. Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it reaches a warm temperature (around 38-43°C), and add the warm water.
Gradually pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a rough dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and knead on medium speed for 5-7 minutes.
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release air. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the dough rise again in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes, or until it rises just above the edge of the loaf pan.
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 3604 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.0 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 855 mg | 18% | |
*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.
