**Homemade White Bread: A Classic Recipe with Variations**
Homemade white bread is a staple in many households, and for good reason. It's versatile, delicious, and relatively easy to make. Plus, there's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling your home. This article provides a classic recipe for homemade white bread, as well as variations for different dietary needs and preferences. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you'll find a recipe here that you'll love. The classic recipe uses simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, and butter. For a healthier version, try the whole wheat white bread recipe, which uses whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. If you're vegan, the vegan white bread recipe is perfect for you. And if you're looking for a gluten-free option, the gluten-free white bread recipe has you covered. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious results. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake some amazing homemade white bread!
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
MY MOM'S HOMEMADE BREAD & BUN RECIPE (NO BREAD MAKER)
This is a very light and tasty bread recipe that is very easy for beginner cooks to make. I love it because I can make buns and loaves and even Cinnamon buns with the dough. Its perfect for every occasion.
Provided by Dianna PGGIRL30 Hol
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h2m
Yield 4 loaves, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small bowl place the following ingredients:.
- 1 cup warm water.
- yeast and 2 tbsp white sugar (DO NOT STIR).
- let stand for 10 minutes.
- In large mixing bowl do the following steps.
- Place 8 cups warm water in bowl.
- Place remaining 2 tbsp sugar in water.
- Place 4 tbsp margarine or veg. oil in water.
- Place salt in water.
- Add 6 cups flour one at a time and mix as you are adding. Making sure to remove any lumps. Should be smooth before adding next cup.
- Pour Yeast mixture in other bowl that you set aside into mixture.
- Mix until smooth.
- Continue to add flour mixing thoroughly until dough is sticky and forms a ball (note you will have to use your hands to mix it after its too tough to mix with a spoon. It should take only about a maximum of 17 cups of flour.
- Take dough out of bowl and place on a flat clean dry surface which was sprinkled with about 1/2 cup of flour. Knead dough with hands for about 15 minutes or so. Dough should be soft and feel light to to touch. TIP: To prevent the dough from sticking to your hands a lot rub vegetable oil on them or take a piece of margarine and rub it into your hands then continue to knead dough. DO NOT ADD MORE FLOUR! It will make your bread dough TOO HEAVY! if you do.
- Separate dough in half. Place each half in a bowl. Place a light towel over it and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- FOR BUNS: Take about the size of a baseball of dough in your hand roll into a ball and place it on an ungreased cookie sheet. Let rise for another 1/2 hour or until buns are double in size. For buns to rise tall place them close together almost touching. Bake at 375°F.
- FOR LOAVES: Take a large amount of dough and roll into a roll dough should not take up more than half of the loaf pan. Make sure dough roll is even or you will end up with a lopsided loaf or narrow loaf. Let rise for 1 to 2 hours. Or until Dough is nicely formed above the rim of the loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown. To test to see if done knock on top of the loaf. If it sounds hollow it is completed baking. It will be a dark golden brown color when finished.
- Take Loaves out of oven and take them IMMEDIATELY OUT OF THE PANS upside down. (If you leave them till cooled in pans what happens is the bottom crust gets soggy from the condensation). Brush melted butter over top of loaves to prevent from drying out.
- Yield: 4 loaves 2 dozen buns.
- Depends on size.
- TIP: This bread dough is great for anything such as pizza crusts, cinnamon buns, take a bit and roll it out thin and place it in a frying pan with a little oil and fry it and serve with jam or peanut butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1269.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 213.8, Carbohydrate 249.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 9.2, Protein 34.7
HOMEMADE WHITE BREAD, NON-BREAD MACHINE
Delicious, basic bread recipe. Yummy! When I make this recipe, I bake one, and freeze the other two loaves, then use them later. To use later, I simply thaw in greased bread pan & let rise above & continue to follow same directions as posted. Enjoy!
Provided by WJKing
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h
Yield 3 loaves, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, melted lard and warm water.
- Stir and let stand approximately 2-5 minutes, until bubbly.
- Add salt and flour; stir, then mix well.
- Let stand (covered with a towel) for 30-60 minutes.
- Punch down, then knead.
- Shape into three loaves.
- Place into greased loaf pans and let rise until rounded above pan.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until done.
- Remove from pans and butter tops, if desired, for a softer crust.
- Note: Adjust flour as needed.
Tips:
- Accurate measurements: Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients for precise results.
- Proofing: Ensure the yeast is active and bubbly before adding it to the dough.
- Kneading: Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. This helps develop gluten, giving the bread its structure.
- Rising: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size. This ensures proper fermentation and a light, airy texture.
- Baking: Bake the bread in a preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Cooling: Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This helps the bread set and develop its full flavor.
Conclusion:
Homemade white bread is a culinary delight that can be enjoyed fresh from the oven. Following the steps and tips outlined in this recipe, you can create a delicious, soft, and flavorful loaf of bread that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying on its own. With a little practice, you'll be able to impress your family and friends with your homemade bread-making skills.
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