Very Basic Easy White Bread
Create the ultimate comfort food with this "Very Basic Easy White Bread" recipe, your gateway to homemade bread perfection. Crafted with just six pantry staples—flour, instant yeast, salt, sugar, warm water, and a touch of vegetable oil—this no-fuss recipe yields a soft, fluffy loaf with a golden crust that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathering with butter. With only 90 minutes of prep time and a straightforward kneading process, it’s ideal for beginner bakers or anyone craving fresh bread without the complexity. Enjoy the irresistible aroma of baking bread filling your kitchen and savor the satisfaction of making something wholesome and delicious from scratch. Keywords: easy homemade bread, beginner bread recipe, soft white bread, basic white bread loaf.
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Ingredients
- 480 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 8 grams Salt
- 15 grams Granulated sugar
- 300 milliliters Warm water
- 30 milliliters Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 2
Add the warm water (not hotter than 43°C or 110°F) and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.
Step 3
Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or your hands until a sticky dough forms.
Step 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add minimal flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Step 6
Punch down the dough to release air and shape it into a loaf. Place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Step 7
Cover the loaf with a towel again and let it rise for another 30 minutes, or until it has puffed up and fills the pan.
Step 8
During the second rise, preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 9
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Step 10
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (842.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2052.6 |
| Total Fat 31.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3156.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 384.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.0g | |
| Protein 52.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 68.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 593.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories