Indulge in the delectable world of homemade white yeast bread with our comprehensive guide. Discover the art of crafting classic white sandwich bread, enriched milk bread, and tantalizing dinner rolls, each with its distinct charm. Learn the secrets of achieving a tender, fluffy crumb and a golden-brown crust that will elevate your culinary repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your bread-making journey, our detailed recipes and expert tips will guide you towards bread-baking success. Welcome to the world of homemade bread, where the aroma of freshly baked loaves fills your kitchen with warmth and comfort.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
WHITE YEAST BREAD
With this recipe you can be as creative as you wish, from simple oval loaves to plaited or braided masterpieces. Or make a whole variety of rolls, from basic round ones to more complex shapes: pretzel-type knots or, if you're feeling particularly inventive, small animals - snakes, mice, even hedgehogs!
Provided by Food Network
Time 5h
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a measuring cup, mix the sugar with a 1/2 cup of the warm water and yeast and let stand in a warm place for 5 minutes, or until frothy. If using fast-acting yeast, there is no need to let the mixture stand.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Rub in the butter, and make a well in the center. If using olive oil instead of butter, pour the olive oil into the remaining 1 1/2 cups water. Pour in the yeast mixture and most of the remaining water (and the olive oil, if using). Mix to a loose dough, adding the remaining water if needed, plus extra if necessary.
- Knead the mixture until the dough is smooth and springy to the touch, about 10 minutes. If kneading in an electric food mixer with a dough hook, 5 minutes is usually long enough.
- Put the dough in a large oiled bowl. Cover the top tightly with plastic wrap, and place somewhere warm to rise, until it is doubled in size. This may take up to 2 or even (on a cold day) 3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- When the dough has more than doubled in size, punch down, and knead again for 2 to 3 minutes. Leave to relax for 10 minutes before you begin to shape the bread.
- Shape the bread into loaves or rolls, and then transfer to a baking tray, and cover with a clean tea or dish towel. Allow to rise again in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes, until the shaped dough has again doubled in size. When the dough has fully risen, it should leave a dent when you gently press the dough with your finger.
- The bread is full of air at this point, and therefore very fragile, gently brush the loaf with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds, if using, or dust lightly with flour for a rustic-looking loaf.
- Bake in the oven for 30 to 45 minutes for a loaf, depending on its size, or 10 to 15 minutes for rolls, Turn the heat down to 400 degrees F, after 15 minutes for the remaining baking time. When baked, the bread should sound hollow when tapped on the base. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool.
PAUL'S (NO YEAST) WHITE BREAD
Made this first when my son Paul was tiny, about 5 years old, that was thirty years ago. He was allergic to yeast and his Allergist gave us this recipe. This was so like the flavour of an Aussie damper, so we often ate this with butter and golden syrup or honey. It isn't anything like 'bread' though.
Provided by Ninna
Categories Quick Breads
Time 50m
Yield 1 small loaf
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat eggs in oil and add with water to flour and salt.
- Bake 190degC (375degF) for 40mins in a greased loaf tin.
- Slice and serve with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1293.5, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 733.7, Carbohydrate 191.5, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 38.4
BRYANNA'S GLUTEN-FREE WHITE VEGAN YEAST BREAD
Categories Bread Bake Vegetarian High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Healthy Vegan
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add the frothed-up Yeast Mixture to the Flax Mixture in the blender and blend briefly. Dump this into the bowl of a stand-up electric mixer. Using the whip attachment, gradually beat in the Dry Mix until it is all mixed in. Beat on high for about 3 1/2 minutes. Scrape the dough (it's actually a really thick batter) evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops flat. Cover and let rise in a warm place 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or level with the tops of the pans. (You can slash the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or razor blade, or not, as you prefer.) Have the oven preheated to 400 degrees F. The bread tends to stick to the pan, so you may want to use nonstick pans. Also try lining the pans or generously greasing them. Bake the breads for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and cover the breads with loosely foil. Bake for 30 minutes more. Loosen the edges with a table knife and carefully remove the loaves from pans to a rack to cool before slicing. This really looks, smells and tastes like bread. You can toast it and make breadcrumbs or bread crumbs out of it.
Tips:
- Activate the yeast properly: Proof the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar before adding it to the dough. This will help ensure that the yeast is active and will produce a light and fluffy bread.
- Knead the dough thoroughly: Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten, which gives bread its structure and elasticity. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough should rise in a warm place, about 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit, until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven: Preheat the oven to the temperature specified in the recipe before baking the bread. This will help to ensure that the bread bakes evenly.
- Let the bread cool before slicing: Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will help to prevent the bread from tearing.
Conclusion:
White yeast bread is a versatile and delicious bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious white yeast bread at home. This recipe is a great place to start, and you can adjust it to your own taste by adding different flavors or ingredients.
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