Fluffy Homemade White Bread

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Jimmy

Cuisine: American
Categories: Baking & Bread

Enjoy the simple pleasure of freshly baked white bread with this easy recipe. The fluffy texture and homemade taste will make it a family favorite.

Fluffy Homemade White Bread

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

Serving Size: Serves 12

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing.