Witbrood
Discover the timeless delight of Witbrood, a classic Dutch white bread that’s irresistibly soft, airy, and perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and butter, this recipe offers a foolproof guide to creating a beautifully golden loaf with a tender crumb. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to master kneading and proofing techniques, ensuring your bread rises to perfection every time. With just 20 minutes of prep and a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes, Witbrood is ideal for everything from breakfast toast to gourmet sandwiches. Serve this versatile loaf warm with butter, a dollop of jam, or as a side companion to soups and stews. Perfect for bread enthusiasts and beginners alike, this recipe is a must-try for homemade bread lovers! Keywords: Witbrood, Dutch white bread, homemade bread, easy bread recipe, soft bread loaf.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 15 grams Granulated sugar
- 10 grams Salt
- 300 milliliters Milk
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
Warm the milk gently until lukewarm (approximately 40°C/104°F). Avoid overheating it as it can kill the yeast.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together to evenly distribute them.
Add the lukewarm milk, egg, and softened butter to the dry ingredients. If using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and knead on medium speed for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for about 10-12 minutes.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough 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 lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan.
Cover the loaf loosely with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until it has risen about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Once the dough has risen, bake the loaf 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 oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy your freshly baked Witbrood with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 314 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 4178 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 415.0 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 71.8 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 1175 mg | 25% | |
*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.
