Homemade White Bread Recipe

Learn how to make delicious white bread from scratch with this simple recipe. This homemade white bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches or toast. Follow the step-by-step instructions and enjoy the satisfaction of baking your own bread.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture.
3. Stir the ingredients together until a cohesive dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough to release the air and transfer it back to the lightly floured surface.
7. Shape the dough into a loaf by rolling it tightly from one end and tucking the edges under. Place the loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
8. Cover the loaf pan with the kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for an additional 30-45 minutes or until it rises above the rim of the pan.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11. Remove the bread from the oven and brush the top with melted butter. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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