White Bread Recipe
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White Bread Recipe
Description
The process begins by proofing yeast in warm water with a small portion of sugar until bubbly. Separately, bread flour, more sugar, and salt are whisked together. Oil is mixed into the proofed yeast, then combined with the flour mixture to form a dough. Additional flour is added incrementally while mixing to achieve a soft dough.
The dough is kneaded for several minutes until smooth and elastic, then placed in a greased bowl to rise until doubled in size. After punching down, the dough is divided, shaped into loaves, placed in greased pans, and allowed a final rise. Baking at 375°F for about 30 minutes produces golden crusts and a fully baked interior.
This bread is suitable for sandwiches or toast and can be stored at room temperature for several days or frozen for longer storage. The soft texture and mild flavor make it versatile for a variety of uses.
Optional butter topping can be added after baking for a richer crust.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups water 110-115 degrees F, warm
- 2¼ teaspoons Rapid Rise Yeast (1 packet)
- 3 tablespoons +½ teaspoon sugar divided
- 5-6 cups bread flour divided
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Topping
- butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and ½ teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on the surface.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and the salt.
- Stir oil into yeast mixture, then pour into flour mixture and mix until smooth. Stir in remaining flour ½ cup at a time to form a soft dough.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a large, greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1½-2 hours.
- Punch dough down and place onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half and shape each piece into a loaf.
- Place in two greased 5-x-9-inch loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1½ hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bake loaves for 26-34 minutes, or until golden brown and bread has reached an internal temperature of 200 degrees F (bread should sound hollow when tapped).
- Remove bread from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool. Brush tops with butter while warm.
Notes
- Make ahead and store baked loaves in airtight bags at room temperature for 3–4 days or refrigerate up to one week.
- The bread freezes well and can be thawed for later use in sandwiches or recipes like French Toast Bake or homemade croutons.
- Butter can be spread on top after baking for extra flavor and a softer crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2loaves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1loaf | |
| Calories | 1381kcal | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | 254g | 85% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3515mg | 146% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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