Easy White Bread Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine, softened
• 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups of warm water (110-115°F)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add softened butter or margarine and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it stand for 5 minutes.
4. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir well with a wooden spoon or a mixer fitted with a dough hook.
5. When the dough comes together, transfer it to a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
7. Punch down the dough and knead for a few more minutes.
8. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
9. Cover the pan with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes until it doubles in size.
10. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
11. Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until it turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
12. Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack.
13. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 232
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 8mg
• Sodium: 721mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 44g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 6g

Tips

• Make sure the water is warm but not too hot, as it can kill the yeast.
• Knead the dough properly to activate the gluten and make the bread fluffy.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place, such as a closed oven or a warm spot on the kitchen counter.
• Use a greased bowl to prevent the dough from sticking and cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap to keep it moist.
• Preheat the oven before baking the bread to ensure even baking.
• Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crushing the bread.

Conclusion