Easy White Bread by @preppykitchen

50 min
Medium

1 serving

🌾

540 g

Flour

🧈

57 g

Butter

🧫

7 g

Yeast

💧

Water

🍬

50 g

Sugar

🧂

9 g

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Warm the whole milk to about 110°F (43°C), then stir in the granulated sugar and active dry yeast. Leave it for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.

    whole milk
    granulated sugar
    active dry yeast
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  2. Step 2/9

    Add 4 cups of the all-purpose flour, salt, and 3 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

    all-purpose flour
    salt
    unsalted butter
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/9

    Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add the remaining flour gradually only if the dough is excessively sticky.

    all-purpose flour
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🔪dough scraper

  4. Step 4/9

    Place the dough in a lightly buttered bowl and cover it. Let it proof in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes until doubled in size.

    unsalted butter
    🥣large mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/9

    Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangle about 9 inches wide. Roll the dough tightly into a log.

    🪵rolling pin
    🔪dough scraper

  6. Step 6/9

    Pinch the seam and ends closed, then place the dough seam-side down in the 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover and proof for 30 to 45 minutes until the dough rises about 1 inch above the pan.

    🍞9 x 5-inch loaf pan

  7. Step 7/9

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the risen dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter.

    unsalted butter
    🖌️pastry brush
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/9

    Bake the loaf for 28 to 32 minutes until puffed and golden brown. The center should register about 190°F (88°C) if checked with a thermometer.

    🍞9 x 5-inch loaf pan

  9. Step 9/9

    Remove the bread from the pan and cool it completely on a wire rack. Slice the cooled loaf for sandwiches or toast.

    🍞9 x 5-inch loaf pan
    🧊wire rack

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings

Ingredients

Flour, Butter, Yeast, Water, Sugar, Salt

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

175 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Total fat: 4g, Saturated fat: 2.5g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Sodium: 225mg, Potassium: 65mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 55mcg, Vitamin B1: 0.2mg, Folate: 45mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, large mixing bowl, dough scraper, rolling pin, 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, pastry brush, wire rack

Appliances

oven, stand mixer, microwave

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread, Side Dish

Occasions

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Snack

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@preppykitchen

Origin

Cuisine

American, Western

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Fluffy, Tender, Elastic, Crusty

Flavors

Buttery, Mild, Slightly sweet, Yeasty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 3 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight bread bag or container,Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture), fridge : 7 days (Wrap tightly or store in an airtight container,Reheat or toast before serving for best texture), freezer : 90 days (Slice before freezing,Wrap tightly and place in a freezer-safe bag,Thaw at room temperature or toast from frozen)