Description
A simple and comforting recipe for homemade white bread, perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and melted butter.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
You can prepare the dough a day in advance and let it rise overnight in the fridge. Use a serrated knife to slice when cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg