Here’s a detailed recipe for a classic Homemade White Bread—soft, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a snack on its own!
Homemade White Bread
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Making bread at home is a therapeutic and rewarding experience. The smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your home is enough to win anyone over. This recipe is designed to be simple and approachable, even for beginners, while still delivering bakery-quality results.
Ingredients
For 1 loaf (9×5-inch pan):
- 3 1/2 cups (450 g) all-purpose or bread flour, plus extra for kneading
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon milk or melted butter for brushing the crust