Description
This Easy Homemade White Bread recipe is perfect for beginners! With simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can enjoy soft, fluffy, and delicious bread straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (optional for softer bread)
Instructions
-
Activate the yeast:
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and stir to dissolve. Let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes, until frothy. -
Make the dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir with a spoon until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tbsp at a time, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl. -
Knead the dough:
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. -
First rise:
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size. -
Shape the dough:
Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Turn it out onto a floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place the dough in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. -
Second rise:
Cover the pan with a towel and let the dough rise for about 30 minutes, or until it has risen above the top of the loaf pan. -
Bake the bread:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped. -
Cool and serve:
Remove the bread from the oven and brush the top with melted butter (optional). Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- To make this bread softer, you can substitute half of the flour with bread flour.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, you can place a pan of water at the bottom of the oven while baking to create steam.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg