Delicious Homemade White Bread
Discover the joy of baking with this **Delicious Homemade White Bread** recipe—a timeless classic that's perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and active dry yeast, this bread delivers a soft, fluffy texture and a golden crust that’s irresistible. The recipe includes straightforward steps, from kneading the dough to giving it a satisfying rise, making it ideal for those seeking the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread at home. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a tender crumb perfect for sandwiches, toast, or slathering with butter, this easy-to-follow recipe yields two perfectly baked loaves. Bring the warmth of homemade goodness to your table with this must-try white bread recipe!
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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 (110°F/45°C)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or melted butter (for greasing pans)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
Gradually add the warm water into the dry ingredients while mixing. Stir until the mixture starts to come together into a sticky dough.
Add the softened butter and mix until well incorporated.
Gradually add the remaining flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, kneading the dough as you go. Knead for about 8-10 minutes, either by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning the dough to coat it in the oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and shape each piece into a loaf.
Place the loaves into two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Cover them loosely again and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until the dough rises slightly above the rim of the pans.
While the dough is rising, 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 bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 4732 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*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.
