Description
Learn how to bake a warm, comforting loaf of homemade white bread with soft texture – perfect for sandwiches or enjoying with butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
- 1¾ cups warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: Additional flour for dusting, seeds for topping
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well, then gradually add flour, one cup at a time.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough after the first rise to release air. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Let it rise again for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the risen dough for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a healthier loaf, switch half the flour for whole wheat flour or use honey instead of sugar. Consider using vegetable oil for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg