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Traditional White Bread Recipe

This is a simple and traditional white bread recipe that yields a soft and fluffy loaf, perfect for sandwiches or toast.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups Warm water
  • 2 tablespoon Butter, melted

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  6. 6. Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
  7. 7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. 8. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Homemade Bread, Traditional Bread, White Bread
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