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White Bread
Homemade white bread with a soft crumb and golden crust, perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 ⅔ cups lukewarm water (divided)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey ((or more sugar))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed at room temperature)
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter (melted for brushing)
Instructions
- Combine yeast, sugar, and half of the water; let sit until foamy (5-10 min).
- Add remaining water, honey, salt, butter, and 4 cups flour; knead until soft and smooth (6-9 min).
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, until doubled (about 45 min).
- Divide dough, shape into loaves, place in pans, and let rise until doubled (about 45 min).
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Bake loaves for 25-30 min until golden.
- Invert onto rack, brush with melted butter, cool before slicing.
Notes
Ensure dough is kneaded well for a soft crumb.