Favorite White Bread
This classic white bread offers a soft, fluffy texture with a slightly sweet flavor, perfect for sandwiches or toast. Its simple ingredients and straightforward process make it ideal for home bakers seeking fresh, homemade bread that pairs well with any meal or snack.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Add dry milk, oil, sugar or honey, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir well.
- Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a loaf and place in greased bread pans.
- Cover the pans and let the dough rise again until nearly doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the oven, cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
484
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).