Country White Bread
Soft, fluffy, and delightfully golden, this Country White Bread recipe is the epitome of homemade comfort. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this classic loaf combines just a handful of pantry staples—like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter—into a dough that's kneaded to perfection and baked to a luscious, golden crust. Notable for its tender crumb and subtle sweetness, this versatile bread is ideal for everything from morning toast to hearty sandwich builds. With its easy-to-follow steps, including tips for achieving the perfect rise and bake, this recipe ensures bakery-quality results in your own kitchen. Gather your ingredients, warm up your oven, and enjoy the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked bread wafting through your home! Keywords: homemade bread, country white bread recipe, beginner bread recipe, soft white bread, classic loaf.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 2.25 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or melted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water mixture. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast is frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
Pour the yeast mixture and melted butter into the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a large clean bowl greased with vegetable oil or melted butter. Turn the dough to coat all sides with oil.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release air. Turn it onto a floured surface and divide it into two equal portions.
Shape each portion into a loaf. Place each loaf into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pans with a towel and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes, or until the dough rises about 1 inch above the edge of the pans.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the loaves for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the loaves from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4738 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 577.2 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 33.7 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 919 mg | 20% | |
*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.
