There’s something wonderfully comforting about the smell of freshly baked bread filling your home. This Easy Homemade White Bread recipe is soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden on the outside. It’s the kind of bread you’ll want to slice up for sandwiches, toast with butter and jam, or just eat straight out of the oven. Best of all, it’s simple to make, even for beginners! Follow this detailed recipe, and your visitors will linger, eager for each delicious step and outcome.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- 1/4 cup milk (for brushing before baking)