{"id":10868,"date":"2026-02-19T05:04:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=10868"},"modified":"2026-02-19T05:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:04:20","slug":"homemade-white-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/02\/19\/homemade-white-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade White Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Introduction
Homemade bread is comforting, economical, and far better in taste and texture than store-bought. This recipe produces a tender crumb and golden crust using simple pantry ingredients and active dry yeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
1 cup warm milk (about 110\u00b0F \/ 43\u00b0C)
2\u00bc teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for brushing)
1 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let sit for 5\u201310 minutes until foamy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Knead on a floured surface for about 8\u201310 minutes until smooth and elastic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Punch down the dough and divide into 2 equal portions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Shape each portion into a loaf and place into greased loaf pans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Cover and let rise again for 30\u201340 minutes until the dough rises just above the pan edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Brush tops lightly with melted butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) for 25\u201330 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Remove from pans and cool on a rack before slicing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Method
    The yeast ferments the dough, creating air pockets that give the bread its light texture. Double rising improves flavor and structure, while brushing with butter adds softness and color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Benefits
    Fresh and preservative-free
    Soft and fluffy texture
    Great for sandwiches and toast
    Budget-friendly
    Freezes well<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Formation
    Flour provides structure, yeast creates lift, milk adds tenderness, butter enriches flavor, and sugar feeds the yeast while lightly sweetening the loaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nutrition (approximate per slice)
    Calories: 130
    Carbohydrates: 24 g
    Protein: 4 g
    Fat: 3 g
    Fiber: 1 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Conclusion
    This homemade sandwich bread is a kitchen classic that never disappoints. Soft inside with a golden crust, it\u2019s perfect with butter, jam, or savory fillings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want, I can also give you:
    Whole wheat bread version
    No-knead bread version
    Milk bread (extra soft)
    Bread without oven
    Bread with honey
    Bread with olive oil<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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