White Loaf
Discover the joy of homemade bread with this classic White Loaf recipe—perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and instant yeast, this recipe delivers a soft, fluffy interior and a beautifully golden crust, brushed with milk for a touch of shine. With only 20 minutes of hands-on prep, this loaf is easy to create yet delivers bakery-quality results. Ideal for sandwich slices or slathering with butter, it’s versatile enough for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Follow the step-by-step instructions to knead, proof, and bake your way to the ultimate homemade bread experience. Perfectly sliceable and irresistibly fresh, this white loaf will quickly become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 20 grams Sugar
- 10 grams Salt
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 40 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 300 milliliters Warm water (38-40°C)
- 30 milliliters Milk (for brushing)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.
Step 2
Add the softened butter and warm water to the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix until a sticky dough forms.
Step 3
Transfer the dough onto a clean, floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Step 5
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release any air bubbles. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
Step 6
Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf tin, cover it again, and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes until it is slightly above the tin edges.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Once the dough has risen, brush the top of the loaf with milk for a golden crust.
Step 8
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Step 9
Remove the loaf from the tin immediately and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (911.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2226.5 |
| Total Fat 38.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 91.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3973.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 406.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.1g | |
| Protein 56.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 39.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 179.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 723.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories