Soft and Delicious Homemade White Yeast Loaves

Learn how to make soft and delicious homemade white yeast loaves with this easy recipe. These loaves have a light and fluffy texture and a slightly sweet flavor. Perfect for sandwiches or just enjoying on their own. Serve with butter or your favorite spreads for a delightful treat. Preparation time is around 2 hours 15 minutes, including rising time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delectable homemade loaves.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 5 cups
• Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
• Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 teaspoons
• Warm water - 1 1/2 cups (110°F)
• Salt - 2 teaspoons
• Butter - 4 tablespoons, melted
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Milk - 1 cup, warm

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it rest for 5 minutes until the yeast is dissolved and foamy.
2. Add the sugar, melted butter, warm milk, beaten egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, to the wet ingredients. Stir until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
4. On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
6. Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into two equal portions.
7. Shape each portion into a loaf shape and place them in greased loaf pans. Cover with the towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
8. While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
11. Enjoy your homemade white yeast loaves for sandwiches, toast, or with your favorite spreads.

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