Easy Homemade White Bread: A Delightfully Simple Recipe for Everyone
Learn how to make easy homemade white bread with this delightful recipe that anyone can follow.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water, then let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and salt, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add herbs or cheese to the dough.
- Ensure your water is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Homemade White Bread