Homemade White Bread: The Best Recipe for Soft, Fluffy Loaves
This homemade white bread recipe delivers soft, fluffy loaves that are perfect for sandwiches or to enjoy fresh out of the oven.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Store bread in a plastic bag at room temperature to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade White Bread, Soft Bread, Fluffy Loaf