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easy homemade white bread

Easy Homemade White Bread: 7 Reasons to Love Baking It

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This is a simple recipe for making homemade white bread.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
  2. Add olive oil, salt, and flour to the mixture.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise for 1 hour.
  5. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  6. Place the loaf in a greased pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Let it cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Store bread in a cool, dry place.
  • Can be frozen for later use.
  • Try adding herbs for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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