Weight Watchers White Bread
Achieve the perfect balance of indulgence and mindful eating with this Weight Watchers White Bread recipe! This homemade bread is delightfully soft and fluffy, yet designed to fit seamlessly into a healthier lifestyle. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of melted butter, this bread stands out as a low-calorie alternative without sacrificing flavor or texture. The recipe features the option to use unsweetened almond milk or skim milk, adding extra flexibility for dietary preferences. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow techniques like kneading and proofing, you’ll enjoy the rewarding aroma of freshly baked bread. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a standalone treat, each loaf yields 12 hearty slices that make staying on track deliciously simple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
- 0.25 cup Warm water
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (melted)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
Warm the almond milk (or skim milk) in the microwave for about 30 seconds, ensuring it is warm but not hot. Add it to the yeast mixture along with the melted unsalted butter.
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Lightly grease a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray, and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release air. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pan with a towel and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25 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 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice into 12 equal pieces and enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly white bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2539 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.3 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 628 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.
