Homemade White Bread
Bring the comforting aroma of a bakery into your kitchen with this easy, foolproof recipe for Homemade White Bread. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and yeast, this classic loaf boasts a soft, fluffy texture and a golden-brown crust that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered with butter. The dough comes together seamlessly with a mix of warm milk and softened butter for added richness, while kneading ensures a smooth, elastic consistency. After two satisfying rises, you’ll bake the dough to perfection in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a first-timer, this step-by-step guide guarantees professional-quality results right at home. Enjoy the warm, nostalgic taste of freshly baked white bread with this tried-and-true recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams All-purpose flour
- 25 grams Granulated sugar
- 10 grams Salt
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 240 milliliters Warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 120 milliliters Milk
- 30 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for greasing the bowl and pan)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is activated.
In a separate small saucepan, heat the milk until it is warm to the touch but not hot. Add the softened butter to the milk and stir until melted.
Add the warm milk mixture to the yeast mixture in the bowl. Stir to combine.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or dough hook attachment of a stand mixer until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook on low speed for about 5-6 minutes.
Lightly grease a large bowl with vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat the surface with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release air bubbles, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf by flattening it into a rectangle, folding the edges inward, and rolling it tightly.
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil and place the shaped dough seam-side down into the pan. Cover loosely with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size and the top slightly rises above the edge of the pan.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the dough is ready, bake it in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy fresh, warm slices of homemade white bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 3998 mg | 174% | |
| 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.
