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Easy Homemade White Bread Recipe

Easy Homemade White Bread Recipe

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Learn how to make delicious homemade white bread with this easy recipe. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a fresh loaf of bread in no time!

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (between 100°F and 110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water with sugar and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add melted butter and activated yeast mixture to dry ingredients; stir until combined.
  3. Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Rise and Shape: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about one hour until doubled in size. Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, place in a greased pan, cover, and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Keywords: Homemade, White Bread, Easy, Baking, Yeast Bread