My Everyday Bread
Soft, fluffy, and wonderfully versatile, "My Everyday Bread" is the ultimate go-to recipe for homemade bread lovers. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and melted butter, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence. The step-by-step process is designed for ease, featuring beginner-friendly techniques like kneading and proofing to achieve a tender, golden crust and a light, airy crumb. Ideal for everything from sandwiches to toast, this loaf is a true kitchen staple. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward baking instructions, "My Everyday Bread" is your ticket to fresh-baked goodness any day of the week. Perfect for anyone seeking a reliable homemade bread recipe that's as comforting as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams All-purpose flour
- 355 milliliters Warm water
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 15 grams Granulated sugar
- 7 grams Salt
- 30 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 5 grams Neutral oil or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water (around 40°C) and sugar, then sprinkle the active dry yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
Add the melted butter, salt, and half of the flour (approximately 240 grams) to the yeast mixture. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, you can add a small amount of extra flour, but avoid overflouring.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or butter and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release the air. Turn it out onto a floured surface, shape it into a loaf, and place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pan with a towel and let the dough rise again for 30-45 minutes until it puffs up and rises slightly above the edge of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2767 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.0 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 662 mg | 14% | |
*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.
