Fabulously Easy White Bread
Discover the joy of homemade baking with this Fabulously Easy White Bread recipe—a foolproof guide to baking soft, fluffy, and golden loaves right in your kitchen. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and a touch of butter, this beginner-friendly recipe delivers irresistibly fresh bread with minimal effort. The step-by-step process includes valuable techniques like kneading and proofing, ensuring bakery-quality results every time. Perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or enjoying warm with a pat of butter, this delicious white bread is an essential addition to any home baker's repertoire. Whether you're new to baking or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises satisfying results and a house filled with the incredible aroma of freshly baked bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 5.5 cups All-purpose flour
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is frothy.
In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter over low heat until the butter has melted. Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Stir until smooth.
Gradually add the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place in greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Cover the pans loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes, or until it rises just above the top of the pans.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4834 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 543.2 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 79.2 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 30.9 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 1237 mg | 26% | |
*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.
