Family Style White Bread
Soft, pillowy, and irresistibly golden, Family Style White Bread is the ultimate homemade comfort food that brings a taste of simple joy to your kitchen. This classic bread recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and butter, delivering two beautifully fluffy loaves perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking your freezer. With a hands-on kneading process and a rich, buttery flavor, this bread boasts a tender crumb and a perfectly crisp crust. Ideal for everything from buttered breakfast slices to hearty sandwiches, this recipe ensures bakery-quality results right at home. Whether you're a bread-baking novice or a seasoned pro, this approachable recipe with step-by-step instructions guarantees soft, aromatic loaves every time. Perfect for sharing, this family favorite is a must-try for anyone looking to master homemade white bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 5.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Warm the milk slightly (ensure it is not too hot) and stir in the unsalted butter until melted. Add the milk mixture to the yeast mixture along with the salt.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or using the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer. Once the dough begins to come together, knead it on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, or knead with the mixer on medium speed for 6-8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Lightly oil a large bowl with the vegetable oil and place the dough inside, turning it to coat the surface. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch the dough down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and shape each into a loaf. Place the shaped dough into two lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Cover the loaf pans with a towel and let the dough rise again for 30-40 minutes, until it doubles in size and reaches just above the rim of the pans.
Preheat your 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. If the tops are browning too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 4786 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 537.3 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 75.1 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 30.9 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 1045 mg | 22% | |
*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.
