I know the whole world is in carb-conscious mode right now and probably will be forever but every once in a while I just crave a warm fresh loaf of white bread. There is nothing quite like it. Fresh and hot out of the oven slathered in butter. Mmmm. So this is the easiest recipe in the world and in an hour and thirty minutes you have hot fresh bread. Of course you can substitute whole wheat flour for the all purpose but this is just the way I like it. A little white bread once in while isn’t going to hurt you, it might just make you so happy you’ll be making it every week.
Happy Baking!
White Bread
makes 2 loafs
6-7 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 .25 ounce packets of Active Yeast
2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
Using a small saucepan, heat water, milk and butter until hot to the touch. Using a mixer, mix 5 cups of the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Add hot liquids and mix until well combined. Add in the remaining flour and any extra you might need to make a soft dough that does not stick to the bowl. Either knead in your mixer or knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes. Cut dough in half and shape into 2 loaves. Place in 2, greased 9X5 loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40-50 minutes or until doubled in size. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes. (For the last 5-10 minutes I cover my loaves with aluminum foil to prevent it from getting too brown) Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
Enjoy!
We must be on the same wavelength. I’ll be posting white bread on friday. Yours looks beautiful. Don’t you just love homemade bread?!
Hey, everything in moderation! White bread deserves a place on the table just as much as wheat. It has its own unique and wonderful flavor. Not to mention, it’s a true comfort food! I can’t believe this comes together in 1.5 hours. That’s so awesome; I can’t wait to try this out!
So pretty, oh so pretty…
My favorite smell is freshly baked bread (sigh).
It looks gorgeous and I’m surprised it has only one proof. Cool! Have to try it soon!
Can you store half of the dough in the freezer? If so, for how long? Thanks!
Hmm, I’m going to try that foil trick next time I make bread.
I love making homemade bread. My last one was the one from the Artisan bread in five minutes a day. It was delicious.
Hmmmm…i think i tried this bread. it was divine. gone in about 30 minutes. thank you!!
I tried your recipe this morning. It turned out okay but it smells very ‘yeasty’. I used 60 g of instant dry yeast (which is equivalent to 2 1/4 oz). What did i do wrong?
Does the kind/brand of flour make a difference in the way the bread turns out? Is Lehi Roller Mills bread or a “bread flour” better to use? I’m new at baking bread and need some tips! Thanks!