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Easy white bread

The best easy white bread recipe that delivers soft, fluffy and absolutely delicious bread every time. 5 ingredients and minimal prep are all that's needed.

Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8 (Makes 1 loaf)
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups warm water
  • 10 g (2tsp) instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3-4 cups flour (any white flour can be used: Cake, all purpose or bread)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup butter / oil (room temperature butter)

Instructions

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  1. Whisk water, sugar and yeast together. Allow to stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the flour and salt.
  3. With the mixer running, add the water and allow to knead in.
  4. Add the butter or oil, allow to knead in then add more flour, one third cup at a time until the dough is smooth.
  5. Knead for another minuted until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
  6. If the dough is still very sticky, add more flour and knead in.
  7. The dough should be smooth and soft and only a slight bit sticky.
  8. Cover with plastic or a damp tea towel and allow to rise for 1 hour.
  9. Once the dough has proofed, press it into rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Roll onto its self into a log, pinch the seam then transfer to a loaf pan that has been lightly greased.
  10. Covere again and allow to rise for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  11. Place in the oven and allow to bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown and risen. Once baked the bread will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  12. Remove, brush with a little butter and allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 367mg (15%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 236IU (5%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(Makes 1 loaf)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 367mg 15%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 236IU 5%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.