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This classic White Bread is soft, tender, and perfect for sandwiches or toast. It’s made with simple ingredients and yields a golden crust and a light, pillowy interior—true homemade comfort.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2.5–3 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 12 slices)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast or 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (about 110 °F/43 °C)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp softened butter or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. If using active dry yeast, mix it with warm water and sugar in a bowl and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. If using instant yeast, skip this step.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture (or instant yeast), and softened butter or oil.
  3. Stir to form a shaggy dough, then knead by hand for 8–10 minutes or with a stand mixer for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Shape into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1–1½ hours.
  5. Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  6. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy and about 1 inch above the rim.
  7. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Slash the top of the dough before baking.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for at least 20–30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use milk instead of water for a richer, softer loaf.
  • Brush the top with milk or egg wash for a shinier crust.
  • Ensure dough doubles during each rise for proper texture.
  • Don’t slice the bread until mostly cooled to avoid gummy texture.

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