After this recipe, you will no longer buy bread, you will make it yourself at home

This recipe for homemade white bread is a timeless classic that fills your kitchen with the aroma of freshly baked goodness. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create a loaf of soft, fluffy bread that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying on its own.

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Ingredients:

For the Bread:

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Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour 4 cups
Instant yeast 2 teaspoons
Salt 2 teaspoons
Sugar 2 tablespoons
Unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons
Warm water 1 ½ cups

For the Topping (optional):

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Ingredient Quantity
Milk 1 tablespoon
Unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon

Instructions:

  1. Activate the Yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, softened butter, and activated yeast mixture. Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
  4. Shape the Loaf: Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased bread pan.
  5. Second Rise: Cover loaf and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Bake the Bread: Brush loaf with optional milk and butter topping. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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