Description
A traditional, soft, and buttery white bread recipe passed down through generations for the perfect sandwich loaf.
Ingredients
2 cups warm water (110°F)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
6 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting)
Instructions
Step 1: Proof the yeast by mixing it with warm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar; let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the remaining sugar, salt, and melted butter.
Step 3: Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms and pulls away from the bowl.
Step 4: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Step 5: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
Step 6: Punch down the dough, divide in half, shape into two loaves, and place in greased 9x5 inch pans.
Step 7: Let rise for 45 minutes, then bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For an even softer loaf, replace 1/2 cup of the water with warm whole milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
