“I’ve been making this Country’s White Bread at least once a week for the past month!

This recipe for Country’s White Bread produces a soft, fluffy, and delicious loaf with a slightly sweet flavor. It’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying on its own.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the dry active yeast in the warm water. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy and bubbly.
2. Mix the Dough: Add the egg, remaining sugar, salt, and oil to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until the dough comes together. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky but manageable.
3. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
4. First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or non-stick spray. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it seam-side down in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
6. Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise again in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes, or until it has risen just above the edge of the pan.
7. Bake the Bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.  
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8. Slice and Serve: Once the bread is completely cool, slice it with a serrated knife. Serve the bread fresh with butter, jam, or use it for sandwiches and toast.