Homemade Bread (Homemade White Bread)

Homemade Bread (Homemade White Bread)

20 servings
How to make the best Homemade White Bread that's soft and delicious, with a touch of sweetness. An easy to follow recipe for perfect homemade bread, with step by step instructions.  This recipe can be doubled, and made in 2 loaf pans. EASY - A great basic bread dough recipe for beginners. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

    7 g

  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 tbsp honey)

    (or sugar or maple syrup

  • Proofed yeast mixture)

    (ingredients listed above

  • 19.5 ounces AP flour)

    4 ⅓ cups, spoon and leveled (please see notes

  • ½ cup lukewarm water
  • 1 ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp honey)

    (or sugar or maple syrup

  • ¼ tsp citric acid)

    or ½ tbsp white vinegar (optional

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter)

    melted (or vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the water in the mixer bowl of your stand mixer.

  2. 2

    To the proofed yeast mixture, add the flour, warm water, salt, honey, citric acid and melted butter.

Homemade Bread (Homemade White Bread)

Homemade Bread (Homemade White Bread)

5.0(376)90 min20 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving the comforting aroma and taste of freshly baked bread right from your oven? This Homemade White Bread recipe delivers a delightfully soft, sweet loaf that's perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, bringing that bakery experience directly to your kitchen.

This recipe works wonders because it's crafted for ease and delicious results. With clear, simple steps, you'll achieve a tender crumb and a subtly sweet flavor that store-bought loaves can't match. It’s designed to be a reliable, basic bread dough that instills confidence in new bakers while providing a foundational recipe for everyone.

When you pull this beautiful loaf from the oven, expect a golden crust and an interior that's incredibly soft and fluffy. The touch of sweetness, derived from honey (or your chosen sweetener), makes it wonderfully versatile – ideal for morning toast, hearty sandwiches, or simply enjoyed with butter. It's a truly satisfying baking experience, culminating in a delicious, wholesome bread that tastes like home.

Customization & Variations

This recipe offers flexibility to suit your pantry and preferences. You can easily swap honey for sugar or maple syrup for that touch of sweetness. Instead of melted unsalted butter, vegetable oil works just as well. For an optional boost, citric acid or white vinegar can be added. If you're baking for a crowd or want to stock up, this recipe can be easily doubled to fill two loaf pans.

Serve this lovely Homemade White Bread warm, sliced thick for a comforting snack, or use it as the base for your favorite sandwiches. It pairs beautifully with soups, salads, or simply a generous spread of jam for breakfast.

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