Witbrood

Discover the timeless delight of Witbrood, a classic Dutch white bread that’s irresistibly soft, airy, and perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and butter, this recipe offers a foolproof guide to creating a beautifully golden loaf with a tender crumb. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to master kneading and proofing techniques, ensuring your bread rises to perfection every time. With just 20 minutes of prep and a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes, Witbrood is ideal for everything from breakfast toast to gourmet sandwiches. Serve this versatile loaf warm with butter, a dollop of jam, or as a side companion to soups and stews. Perfect for bread enthusiasts and beginners alike, this recipe is a must-try for homemade bread lovers! Keywords: Witbrood, Dutch white bread, homemade bread, easy bread recipe, soft bread loaf.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 15 grams Granulated sugar
• 10 grams Salt
• 300 milliliters Milk
• 30 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg

Directions

Step 1

Warm the milk gently until lukewarm (approximately 40°C/104°F). Avoid overheating it as it can kill the yeast.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together to evenly distribute them.

Step 3

Add the lukewarm milk, egg, and softened butter to the dry ingredients. If using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and knead on medium speed for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for about 10-12 minutes.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Punch down the dough to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan.

Step 6

Cover the loaf loosely with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until it has risen about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Once the dough has risen, bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Enjoy your freshly baked Witbrood with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(927.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2376.2

Total Fat 45.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 313.8mg	0%
Sodium 4177.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 415.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 71.8g	0%

Vitamin D 189.9IU	0%
Calcium 489.9mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 1174.7mg	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: 17.3%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 70.5%