White Bread from Scratch
Experience the joy of homemade White Bread from Scratch, where warm aromas fill your kitchen and a soft, fluffy loaf awaits. With a golden crust that’s perfect for sandwiches or simply slathered with butter, this recipe is easy to follow and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying bread-making for the first time, this delightful loaf will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C) (360ml)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (12g)
- 1 tsp salt (6g)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (28g)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter; stir until combined.
- Knead dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 8–10 minutes.
- First rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape loaf: Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, then place in a greased loaf pan.
- Second rise: Cover again and let rise for another 30–45 minutes until puffed up.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
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