How to Make Batter White Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked homemade bread wafting through the air. And if you're looking to whip up a fluffy and delicious loaf of white bread, then this Batter White Bread recipe is just what you need. This recipe yields a soft and tender bread with a delicate crumb, making it the perfect addition to any meal or simply as a snack with a smear of butter.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf

  • Combine 1 1/4 cups sifted flour, warm water, shortening, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl; beat by hand for 300 strokes or with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Mix in remaining 1 3/4 cups sifted flour, scraping the bowl often, until dough is smooth. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Punch dough down gently; it will be sticky. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan, patting it down and shaping it with floured hands. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Uncover dough and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Brush melted butter over top and let cool.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 399mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 55mg