Description
Hey bread lover! Olivia here, ready to fill your kitchen with the warm, yeasty hug of a perfect homemade loaf. This old-school white bread is fluffy inside, crisp outside, and simple enough for any beginner baker. From that first warm slice with melting butter to dreamy sandwiches all week—this loaf always delivers comfort in every crumb. Let’s get kneady!
Ingredients
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2 packets (0.5 oz) active dry yeast
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3 tbsp white sugar (or honey)
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2½ cups warm water (110°F)
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6½ cups bread flour (or all-purpose)
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3 tbsp lard or unsalted butter (softened)
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1 tbsp fine sea salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Activate Yeast: Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast over, wait 1 min, then whisk. Cover 5–10 mins until foamy.
2️⃣ Mix Dough: Add softened lard/butter & salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time. When dough pulls from sides, turn onto floured counter.
3️⃣ Knead: Knead 8–10 mins until smooth & elastic. Dough should spring back when poked.
4️⃣ First Rise: Shape into a ball, place in greased bowl. Cover with damp towel, let rise 1 hour until doubled.
5️⃣ Shape Loaves: Punch down, divide in half. Roll each into a log, pinch seams. Place seam-down in greased 9×5 pans. Cover, rise 30–45 mins until 1″ above pan.
6️⃣ Bake: Preheat to 375°F. Bake 25–30 mins, rotating once, until golden & hollow-sounding. Cool on wire rack 1 hour (or sneak a crust corner—your secret’s safe).
Notes
✔️ Use bread flour for soft, chewy crumb.
✔️ Too crusty? Brush tops with melted butter fresh from the oven.
✔️ Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze sliced for toasting.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 3g