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White Bread

Heavenly White Bread Recipe for Your Cozy Kitchen

This heavenly white bread recipe is an easy and comforting staple for your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Loaf pan
  • Floured Surface
  • Oven
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour A versatile base that gives your bread a light texture.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Adds a hint of sweetness and helps activate the yeast.
  • 1 tablespoon salt Enhances flavor and controls yeast activity for perfect rising.
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast This magical ingredient helps your bread rise and become fluffy.
  • 1 ½ cups warm water Activates the yeast for that perfect bread rise; ensure it's not too hot or cold!
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness and a soft crumb to your delightful white bread.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for White Bread

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast. Stir these dry ingredients together with a whisk until evenly blended.
  • Gradually add 1 ½ cups of warm water to the dry mixture while stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and pour it over the shaggy dough. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  • Gently punch it down and shape it into a loaf by pressing it into a rectangle and rolling tightly. Place in a greased loaf pan.
  • Cover the loaf pan with a clean cloth and let rise again for about 30-40 minutes until doubled in size.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Once the dough has risen, bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure water temperature is around 110°F to activate the yeast without harming it. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Baking Recipe, comfort food, easy white bread, freshly baked, Homemade Bread, White Bread
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