Classic White Bread
This classic white bread recipe yields a soft and fluffy loaf, perfect for sandwiches or toast. Made with simple ingredients, it is easy to prepare using a stand mixer.
This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include water, all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, salt.
- Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups water (warm)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the flour mixture, then mix on low speed until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface or using the dough hook attachment for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes until it has risen above the rim of the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.