Description
Elevate your baking skills with this simple and satisfying homemade bread recipe! Made with just six pantry staples, this delightful white bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a side for soups and salads. Its soft texture and subtle sweetness, derived from honey or sugar, make it a family favorite that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Plus, it freezes well, allowing you to enjoy fresh bread any time you crave it. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, you’ll be impressing guests and indulging in warm, fragrant slices in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable)
- 4 – 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let rest for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in honey or sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour until combined.
- Gradually add more flour until the dough pulls away from the sides but remains slightly sticky.
- Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes on medium speed or by hand for about 5-8 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1.5 hours).
- Prepare two greased loaf pans and shape the risen dough into logs to place inside.
- Allow the loaves to rise again until they are about an inch above the pans (45 minutes to 1 hour).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-33 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg