Easy Homemade White Bread Recipe for Beginners: Soft and Warm Delight
This easy homemade white bread recipe is perfect for beginners. Enjoy soft, warm slices straight from your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
- Always check that the water is not too hot, or it can kill the yeast.
- For a softer crust, brush with melted butter after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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