Easy Homemade White Bread – Don’t LOSE this recipe

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Activate Yeast:

• If using active dry yeast, mix it with warm water and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
• If using instant yeast, mix directly with flour.

2. Make the Dough:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast mixture, and butter.
• Knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or with a mixer) until smooth and elastic.

3. First Rise:

• Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the Loaf:

• Punch down the dough. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.

5. Second Rise:

• Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

6. Bake:

• Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
• Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

7. Cool:

• Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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🥄 Tips for the Softest Bread:

• Brush the top with melted butter right after baking for extra softness.
• Use a little milk in place of water for a richer flavor.
• Store in a bread box or airtight bag to keep it soft for several days.

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If you want, I can also give you a no-knead version that’s super simple — just mix, let it rise overnight, and bake. It’s almost effortless but yields bakery-style bread.

Do you want me to share that version?