Are you craving a classic and versatile bread that can elevate any meal? Look no further than our Traditional White Bread recipe, meticulously crafted for your bread machine. This timeless loaf boasts a tender crumb, a crisp crust, and a mild flavor that pairs perfectly with various dishes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our easy-to-follow instructions and precise measurements will guide you towards a perfect loaf every time.
Along with the traditional white bread recipe, we've included variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those seeking a healthier option, our Whole Wheat Bread recipe offers a nutritious twist with its hearty texture and rich flavor. If you're looking for a gluten-free alternative, our Gluten-Free White Bread recipe has you covered with its delicious and allergy-friendly loaf. And for those who love a touch of sweetness, our Honey Wheat Bread recipe combines the classic white bread with a hint of honey for a delightful and subtly sweet loaf.
With a bread machine at your disposal, baking homemade bread has never been easier. Simply gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and let your bread machine do the rest. Enjoy the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen as you await a golden-brown masterpiece. Whether you're slicing it for sandwiches, toasting it for breakfast, or savoring it on its own, our Traditional White Bread and its variations will surely become a staple in your kitchen. So, let's dive into the recipes and embark on a delightful baking journey together!
TRADITIONAL WHITE BREAD
A delicious bread with a very light center with crunchy crust. You may substitute butter or vegetable oil for the lard if you wish.
Provided by Danialle
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir in lard, salt and two cups of the flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
BASIC WHITE BREAD 1 1/2 LB LOAF
Great small loaf of light airy white bread. Great for sandwiches, toast, etc. Let your bread machine do the hard work but bake in a bread pan in your oven for a better looking loaf. I use a 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" pan because I like it to rise high above the pan but you can use a 5" x 9" pan if you prefer a loaf that isn't as tall. For a great bun recipe try my "Hamburger Buns, Hotdog Buns, or Dinner Rolls" http://www.food.com/recipe/hamburger-buns-hotdog-buns-or-dinner-rolls-532275 recipe also on this site.
Provided by rdtripp
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h5m
Yield 1 1 1/2 lb loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place the water into the bread machine pan.
- 2. Add sugar and oil to water and stir to dissolve sugar. Add yeast to the water and stir to dissolve.
- 3. Allow the yeast to foam for 10 minutes.
- 4. Mix together flour and salt and add to bread machine pan.
- 5. Select the dough cycle and press start and allow to complete full cycle including first rise.
- 6. Always check your dough mid way through the kneading cycle and adjust with either water or flour for proper consistency. The dough will sometimes have to be adjusted due to humidity, temperature, and variations in flour.
- 7. Spray an 8 ½" x 4 ½" bread pan with cooking spray.
- When dough cycle is complete transfer dough to lightly floured surface and gently deflate.
- Knead 6 or 8 times, turning 90 degrees each time.
- Shape the dough into an 8" log.
- Place the log in a lightly greased 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan, cover the pan loosely with parchment paper or lightly greased plastic wrap, and allow the bread to rise for 45 to 60 minutes or until ripe. Dough is ready to bake when your index finger pressed into the dough up to first joint leaves a mark that rebounds slowly. It will rise pretty high using a 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" pan. Towards the end of the rise, preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Brush with half the melted butter. Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes, until it's light golden brown. Test it for doneness by removing it from the pan and thumping it on the bottom (it should sound hollow), or by measuring its interior temperature with a digital thermometer (it should register 190°F at the center of the loaf).
- Remove the bread from the oven. Brush with remaining melted butter. Remove from pan and cool it on a rack before slicing. Store the bread in a plastic bag at room temperature for several days; freeze for longer storage.
WHITE BREAD FOR THE BREAD MACHINE
White Bread for the bread machine. Plain, simple, gets the job done, and is good.
Provided by Diana Penning
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place water, sugar, salt, oil, bread flour and yeast into pan of bread machine.
- Bake on White Bread setting. Cool on wire racks before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 292.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
BASIC BREAD STUFFING
To stuff your turkey, you'll need 4 cups unbaked stuffing for a 12-pound bird. Stuff it right before roasting and bake remaining stuffing in a 2-quart baking dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. On two rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Toast until dry and pale golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and celery are softened, about 7 minutes. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Add parsley, eggs, and bread; stir to combine. Add broth in 2 additions, stirring until absorbed after each addition. Season generously with salt and pepper and transfer stuffing to dish. Bake on middle rack until deep golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
QUICK 1.5 LB WHITE BREAD FOR BREAD MACHINE
A quick 58 minute white bread that is super yummy. Perfect for people who just do not have 3 1/2 hours to wait for their bread to cook. Low in sugar and sodium. I make a loaf of this each and every day. Makes enough for a family of 6 each day. Mmmmmm. If your not needing to cut back on sodium or sugar, you can add 1/2 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of sugar.
Provided by volkswagon mama
Categories Breads
Time 1h3m
Yield 1 loaf, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Check your bread machine book for their directions. Most want liquids first then dry ingredients.
- 1. Add water.
- 2. Add olive oil.
- 3. Add unbleached flour.
- 4. Add flax seed.
- 5. Add yeast.
- Put bread pan into your bread machine and set it on the 58 minute express bake mode. Push start.
TRADITIONAL WHITE BREAD
Here's a time-saver! You can omit the first rising time by using quick active dry yeast.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h55m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix 3 1/2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt, shortening and yeast in large bowl. Add warm water. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in warm place 40 to 60 minutes or until double. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
- Grease bottoms and sides of 2 loaf pans, 9x5x3 or 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches.
- Punch down dough and divide in half. Flatten each half with hands or rolling pin into rectangle, 18x9 inches, on lightly floured surface. Roll dough up tightly, beginning at 9-inch side, to form a loaf. Press with thumbs to seal after each turn. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Press each end with side of hand to seal. Fold ends under loaf. Place seam side down in pan. Brush loaves lightly with butter. Cover and let rise in warm place 35 to 50 minutes or until double.
- Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 425°F.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until loaves are deep golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire rack. Brush loaves with butter; cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 230 mg
Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- If you are using a bread machine, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
- If you are baking the bread in the oven, preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking.
- Bake the bread until it is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Traditional white bread is a versatile and delicious bread that can be used for a variety of purposes. It can be made in a bread machine or in the oven, and it can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is a great way to make fresh, delicious bread at home.
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