Soft and Fluffy White Bread
Experience the joy of homemade baking with this Soft and Fluffy White Bread recipe, perfect for creating warm, pillowy loaves that melt in your mouth. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and a touch of butter, this bread offers a delicate balance of sweetness and richness. The use of active dry yeast ensures the perfect rise, while the kneading process creates that classic soft, elastic texture. Ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with a pat of butter, this bread recipe is beginner-friendly yet yields professional-quality results. With a quick 20-minute prep time and minimal effort, you'll be rewarded with the ultimate comfort food that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Let this recipe become a staple in your home for creating bakery-style bread that's fresh, fluffy, and absolutely delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams All-purpose flour
- 25 grams Granulated sugar
- 8 grams Salt
- 240 milliliters Whole milk
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 60 milliliters Warm water (about 110°F or 45°C)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top, gently stir, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly and foamy.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until lukewarm (not hot). Add the butter, allowing it to melt completely. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, the milk and butter mixture, and the egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Lightly grease a large bowl with vegetable oil or butter. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat it in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch bread loaf pan. Cover with a clean towel and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until the dough has risen slightly above the edge of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 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.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.5 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 737 mg | 16% | |
*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.
