After this recipe, you will no longer buy bread, you will make it yourself at home
This classic recipe for Homemade White Bread yields a soft, airy loaf with a perfect golden crust. It’s ideal for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying fresh with butter.
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Homemade White Bread
Ingredients:
| For the Bread: | Quantity |
| All-purpose flour | 4 cups |
| Instant yeast | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 2 teaspoons |
| Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Unsalted butter, softened | 2 tablespoons |
| Warm water | 1 1/2 cups |
| For the Topping (optional): | Quantity |
| Milk | 1 tablespoon |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 1 tablespoon |
How To Make Homemade White Bread:
- Step 1: Activate the Yeast: Combine the 1 1/2 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons instant yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Step 2: Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the 4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and the activated yeast mixture. Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Step 3: First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Step 4: Shape the Loaf: Punch down the dough to release the air, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased bread pan.
- Step 5: Second Rise: Cover the loaf and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Step 6: Preheat and Prepare Topping: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using the topping, whisk together the 1 tablespoon milk and 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Step 7: Bake the Bread: Brush the loaf with the optional milk and butter topping. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Step 8: Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
