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

There's something truly special about the aroma of freshly baked bread filling the house. The warmth, the crunchiness, the fluffy texture - homemade bread is a true delight to behold and enjoy. And if you're a beginner to baking, making a simple white bread at home can be a great starting point. This basic recipe is perfect for those who want to delve into the world of bread-making but aren't quite ready to tackle intricate artisan loaves just yet.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • ½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch the dough down, and divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9 X 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Grease the tops of the loaves, and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove bread from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with melted butter or margarine.
  • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 309mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 104mg