Fabulously Easy White Bread

Discover the joy of homemade baking with this Fabulously Easy White Bread recipe—a foolproof guide to baking soft, fluffy, and golden loaves right in your kitchen. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and a touch of butter, this beginner-friendly recipe delivers irresistibly fresh bread with minimal effort. The step-by-step process includes valuable techniques like kneading and proofing, ensuring bakery-quality results every time. Perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or enjoying warm with a pat of butter, this delicious white bread is an essential addition to any home baker's repertoire. Whether you're new to baking or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises satisfying results and a house filled with the incredible aroma of freshly baked bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 5.5 cups All-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is frothy.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter over low heat until the butter has melted. Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Stir until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place in greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.

Step 8

Cover the pans loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes, or until it rises just above the top of the pans.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1216.1 grams (1216.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2850

Total Fat 36.00g	46%
Saturated Fat 18.10g	91%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 4834mg	210%
Total Carbohydrate 543.20g	198%
Dietary Fiber 19.40g	69%
Total Sugars 38.30g
Protein 79.20g	158%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 403mg	31%
Iron 31mg	172%
Potassium 1237mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.5%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 77.2%