Fluffy Homemade White Bread
ai
Cuisine: American
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.

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:
- In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing.