There’s something incredibly satisfying about baking your own bread. The aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes is unrivaled, not to mention the delicious taste of fresh, preservative-free bread. Today, we’ll be making a soft, fluffy white bread that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
- Warm water โ 480 ml (2 cups)
- Sugar โ 28 g (2 tablespoons)
- Active dry yeast โ 2 packets
- Flour โ 720 g (6 cups)
- Salt โ 2 teaspoons
- Melted butter โ 56 g (4 tablespoons)
Steps to Perfect Bread
- Activate Yeast
Add warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast to your stand mixer bowl. Stir lightly and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. - Prepare Flour Mix
While waiting for your yeast to activate, measure out flour and salt. Mix them together. - Combine Ingredients
Once your yeast is foamy, combine it with the flour mix and melted butter in the stand mixer. Mix on low until it forms a shaggy dough. - Knead the Dough
Increase speed to medium-low, kneading the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead by hand if preferred. - First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 40-50 minutes, or until doubled in size. - Shape the Loaves
Punch down the risen dough, divide it into two, and shape each into a loaf. Place the loaves in greased loaf pans. - Second Rise
Let the shaped loaves rise in their pans until they crest over the edge. - Bake
Preheat your oven to 175ยฐC (350ยฐF) and bake the loaves for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Once cooled, this bread becomes a versatile staple in your kitchen. Whether you serve it with butter, make sandwiches, or simply enjoy it with a drizzle of olive oil, its fresh homemade goodness is bound to impress. Enjoy the compliments as you serve your delightful creation!
