Wonderful White Bread
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden, this Wonderful White Bread recipe is your go-to guide for creating a classic homemade loaf that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar and the richness of whole milk and butter, this versatile bread is ideal for everything from sandwiches and breakfast toast to dinner rolls. The recipe features a straightforward kneading process and two gentle rises for a loaf with exceptional structure and flavor. Elevate your bread with an optional egg wash for a shiny, bakery-style finish. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this loaf guarantees an irresistibly tender crumb and a perfectly golden crust every time. Make your kitchen smell like heaven and enjoy fresh-baked bread that’s ready in under 3 hours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 240 ml Warm water
- 120 ml Whole milk
- 30 grams Granulated sugar
- 9 grams Salt
- 40 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 1 piece Egg, lightly beaten (optional, for egg wash)
- 15 ml Water, for egg wash (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it turns frothy.
Add the whole milk, salt, and softened butter to the bowl. Mix well.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, about one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Once the dough starts coming together, transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough sticks to your hands, you can sprinkle flour sparingly, but avoid adding too much as this can result in a denser loaf.
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Transfer it to a floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise again for about 30-40 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in height and fills the pan.
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). If you want a shiny crust, prepare an egg wash by whisking together the egg and water.
Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash (optional) and bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust 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 the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Wonderful White Bread fresh or store it in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 3675 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 420.5 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 64.7 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 931 mg | 20% | |
*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.
