Basic White Bread
Nothing beats the smell of fresh bread baking in your kitchen. This classic white bread recipe is easy to follow and delivers a soft, fluffy loaf with a golden crust—perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying warm with butter. Bake it once, and you’ll want it on repeat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- rise time: 1.5–2 hours
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: ~2.5 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 12 slices) 1x
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups warm water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add warm water and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
Punch down the dough. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
Let it rise again until doubled (about 30–40 minutes).
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4g
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