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Bread Recipe

This BEST bread recipe makes the most deliciously fluffy loaf of white bread. It tastes so much better than store-bought!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Let Rise2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 slices
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • cups warm water
  • ¼ cup sugar plus 1 pinch
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5½ - 6½ cups bread flour
  • butter for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. When the yeast is bubbly and foamy, add the sugar, salt, oil, and 4 cups flour, and mix until smooth.
  • Add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, to form a soft, smooth dough. The dough should stick just slightly to your finger when touched, but not be overly sticky. Knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth, then roll into a ball.
  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turn over once to coat the top with oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for one hour, or until doubled.
  • When the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it in half. Roll each half of the dough into a long rectangle about 8 inches wide. Roll the dough up, starting at the short edge, to form a cylinder that is approximately 8 inches wide. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Place the dough, seam side down, into lightly greased bread pans, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for one hour, or until the dough is ½ - 1 inch higher than the top of the pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Brush with melted butter, if desired. Remove to a cooling rack and cool before slicing. MAKES 2 LOAVES.

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Notes

STORE. Cool completely and place in a Ziploc bag or wrap in foil. This best bread recipe should last 2 to 3 days stored at room temperature.
FREEZE. Slice the loaf all the way through, place it in a plastic bread bag, and freeze it as soon as it has cooled completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg