Homemade White Bread That's Baked to Perfection

Experience the magic of homemade white bread with a soft, fluffy texture perfect for sandwiches and toasting.

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Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baking, comfort food, easy recipe, Fluffy Bread, Homemade Bread, White Bread

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

First Rise: 1 30

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: slices

Calories: 120kcal

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of warm water with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until dissolved, then sprinkle in 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast and let sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
Add 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of salt to the yeast mixture, then gradually mix in 4 cups of all-purpose flour until a shaggy dough forms.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Punch the dough down gently, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan, seam side down.
Cover the loaf pan and let it rise for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool the bread in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For best results, use warm water around 110°F and find a draft-free spot for rising.