Description
This homemade white bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for family meals, embodying comfort and tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add melted butter, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf, placing it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry place. Can be refrigerated or frozen for prolonged freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: white bread, homemade bread, baking, comfort food