Kittencal's Old Fashioned White Bread

Kittencal's Old Fashioned White Bread is the ultimate homemade bread recipe, delivering two fluffy, golden loaves with a rich, buttery flavor and a soft, pillowy texture. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this classic recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and active dry yeast, with a kneading technique that ensures a tender yet sturdy crumb. The dough rises twice for maximum fluffiness, filling your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Whether served warm with a pat of butter, as the base for your favorite sandwich, or toasted with jam, this timeless bread is as versatile as it is comforting. Ready in just about 2.5 hours, it’s perfect for anyone seeking a slice of homemade goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 5.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or melted butter (for greasing the pans)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, dissolve the sugar in 1 cup of warm water (approximately 110°F/43°C) and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy and activated.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it is lukewarm (do not boil). Stir in the butter until melted. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture, lukewarm milk mixture, and salt. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.

Step 5

Grease a large bowl with vegetable oil or melted butter. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat the surface, then cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch the risen dough down to remove air bubbles and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a loaf and place them into two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.

Step 7

Cover the pans loosely with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise again in a warm place for 30-40 minutes, or until the dough is just above the edges of the pans.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the loaves onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1230.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2971.5

Total Fat 50.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 84.0mg	0%
Sodium 4833.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 543.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 79.2g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 402.8mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 1236.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.4%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 73.9%