Description
This is a simple recipe for homemade white bread that is easy to follow.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour, salt, and butter to the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store bread in a cool, dry place.
- For a richer flavor, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 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: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: easy homemade white bread