Plain White Bread
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly comforting, this Plain White Bread recipe is the ultimate homemade classic that every kitchen needs. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of sugar, this beginner-friendly bread delivers a golden crust and a pillowy interior perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying with a smear of butter. With just 20 minutes of hands-on prep and a few straightforward steps, this no-fail recipe guarantees bakery-quality bread right from your oven. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this versatile loaf combines ease and flavor to create a comforting homemade staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams All-purpose flour
- 25 grams Granulated sugar
- 7 grams Salt
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 300 milliliters Warm water (around 43°C or 110°F)
- 30 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Oil (for greasing the bowl)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 300 grams of the flour, the sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well to combine.
Gradually add the warm water into the bowl while stirring, followed by the softened butter. Continue mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Add the remaining flour a little at a time, kneading the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a clean bowl with oil. Place the dough into the bowl, turning it to coat the surface with oil to prevent drying. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles in size, about 1–1.5 hours.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let it rise again until it doubles in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Near the end of the second rise, preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the loaf pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2767 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.3 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*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.
