Description
Experience the joy of baking with this simple homemade white bread recipe, yielding a fluffy loaf perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- 1. Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
- 2. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- 3. Combine mixtures: Pour the foamy yeast mixture and softened butter into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4. Knead: Transfer dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. First rise: Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 6. Shape & second rise: Punch down the risen dough gently, shape it into a loaf, place in a greased pan, cover again, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like rosemary or garlic powder.
- Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (28g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg