Description
Homemade white bread is a game-changer that brings warm comfort straight from your kitchen. Kneading this simple recipe creates fresh, golden loaves that will disappear faster than you can slice them.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lukewarm water
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Leavening Agent:
- 2½ teaspoons dry active yeast
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup lukewarm water into a measuring cup. Dissolve 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and sprinkle 2½ teaspoons dry active yeast into the water. Watch the mixture bubble and foam for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Combine 2½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl. Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Gently pour the activated yeast liquid into the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms, ensuring all flour is incorporated.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured countertop. Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes, using the heel of your palm to stretch and fold the mixture until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil inside a clean plastic zip-top bag. Roll the dough in the oil to completely coat its surface.
- Seal the bag tightly and place the dough in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours to develop deeper flavor and texture.
Notes
- Check water temperature carefully, as too hot water can kill yeast and too cold water won’t activate it properly.
- Kneading develops gluten, so take time to work the dough until it becomes smooth and springs back when pressed.
- Refrigerating overnight allows flavor to develop and makes the dough easier to handle, but let it come to room temperature before baking.
- Brush the top with melted butter after baking for a golden, soft crust that adds extra richness to your homemade bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 1.4 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg