Description
Simple, fluffy and foolproof white yeast bread recipe perfect for beginner or experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups warm water (100°F–110°F)
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar or honey
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons neutral oil or melted butter
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add salt, oil, and flour gradually, stirring to blend into a dough.
Knead 8–10 minutes by hand or using dough hook until elastic.
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down, shape dough, and place in greased loaf pan.
Let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and sounds hollow.
Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For richer texture, substitute ½ cup of flour with whole wheat flour.
Brush top with olive oil or plant-based butter straight out of the oven for a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: yeast bread recipes, beginner white bread, easy sandwich loaf, homemade bread, active yeast bread