Classic Homemade White Bread Recipe
Experience the joy of baking with this classic white bread recipe, featuring a perfectly soft and fluffy texture. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a loaf that's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or served warm with butter. This recipe is easy to follow, making homemade bread accessible to all skill levels.
ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
steps
- 1.
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt, mixing well.
- 3.
Once the yeast mixture is ready, pour it into the flour mixture along with the melted butter.
- 4.
Stir until a rough dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6.
Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 7.
Cover the pan again and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes until it has risen above the edge of the pan.
- 8.
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- 9.
Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- 10.
Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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