Easy Homemade White Bread – Don’t LOSE this recipe
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Activate Yeast:
If using active dry yeast, mix it with warm water and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
If using instant yeast, mix directly with flour.
2. Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast mixture, and butter.
Knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or with a mixer) until smooth and elastic.
3. First Rise:
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Loaf:
Punch down the dough. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
5. Second Rise:
Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake:
Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
7. Cool:
Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
🥄 Tips for the Softest Bread:
Brush the top with melted butter right after baking for extra softness.
Use a little milk in place of water for a richer flavor.
Store in a bread box or airtight bag to keep it soft for several days.
If you want, I can also give you a no-knead version that’s super simple — just mix, let it rise overnight, and bake. It’s almost effortless but yields bakery-style bread.
