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White Bread: So Soft and Easy to Make at Home!

White Bread {So soft and easy to make!} | Plated Cravings
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A simple and delicious recipe for making soft white bread at home.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  7. Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let it cool before slicing.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of honey.
  • Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
  • This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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