White Bread Recipe

Soft and delicious, with just a touch of sweetness, and not at all like flimsy store-bought white bread, this homemade white bread recipe is easy and it’s made with simple ingredients.

Homemade Bread (Homemade White Bread)

How to make the best Homemade White Bread that’s soft and delicious, with a touch of sweetness. An easy to follow recipe for perfect homemade bread, with step by step instructions. This recipe can be doubled, and made in 2 loaf pans. EASY – A great basic bread dough recipe for beginners. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions

Prep: 45min

Total: 90min

Yield: 20

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 122 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (7 g)
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 1 tbsp honey ((or sugar or maple syrup))
• Proofed yeast mixture ((ingredients listed above))
• 19.5 ounces AP flour (4 ⅓ cups, spoon and leveled (please see notes))
• ½ cup lukewarm water
• 1 ¼ tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp honey ((or sugar or maple syrup))
• ¼ tsp citric acid (or ½ tbsp white vinegar (optional))
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted (or vegetable oil))

Instruction:

1. Once the yeast is activated, you’re ready to make the bread dough.
2. Keep the loaf in a bread box at room temperature for upto 4 – 5 days, or slice and keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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I’ve made a lot of bread recipes and this one has become my absolute favorite! I make a batch every couple of weeks!

Prep: 20min

Total: 150min

Yield: 20

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 352 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4½ teaspoons instant yeast (two 0.25-ounce packets)
• ¾ cup + 2⅔ cups warm water (divided)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
• 9 to 10 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)

Instruction:

1. In the bowl of a mixer, stir to dissolve the yeast in ¾ cup of the warm water, and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the remaining 2⅔ cups water, sugar, salt, room temperature butter, and 5 cups of the flour and stir to combine.
2. Using a dough hook, mix on low speed and gradually add the remaining flour until the dough is soft and tacky, but not sticky (you may not need to use all of the flour). Continue to knead until a soft ball of dough forms and clears the sides of the bowl, about 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and turn it over so it is completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a draft-free place to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Gently press it all over to remove any air pockets. Divide the dough in two and, working with one piece at a time, gently pat it into a 9×12-inch rectangle. Roll up the rectangle, starting on the short end, into a very tight cylinder. Pinch to seal the seams and the ends, tuck the ends of the roll until the bread, and place into greased 9-inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves loosely and place in a draft-free area until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
5. Position an oven rack on the lowest setting and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
6. Brush the loaves with some of the melted butter. Bake the loaves for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 195 degrees F).
7. Remove from the oven and immediately brush with more of the melted butter. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely before slicing. The bread can be stored in an airtight bread bag or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month.

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FAQ

What makes homemade bread light and fluffy?

What is the secret to making good bread?

• Use the right yeast. …
• Store your yeast properly. …
• Treat salt with care. …
• Take your time. …
• Try different flours. …
• Consider vitamin C. …
• Practice makes perfect. …
• Don’t prove for too long.

Is it cheaper to make your own white bread?

How does Martha Stewart make white bread?

1. 1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast (two ¼-ounce envelopes)
2. 2 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees)
3. 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey.
4. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for bowl, pans, and brushing.
5. 7 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and dusting.
6. 4 teaspoons coarse salt.

Can homemade white bread be healthy?