Classic Homemade White Bread Recipe

Learn how to make classic and delicious homemade white bread with this easy recipe. This recipe yields a soft and fluffy loaf with a golden crust. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just enjoying on its own. With a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can have fresh bread straight from your own oven.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups of warm water
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Pour the yeast mixture and vegetable oil into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough comes together.
4. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. After the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
7. Cover the pan with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Remove the bread from the pan, and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

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