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Two golden-brown loaves of homemade white bread, freshly baked and resting in their loaf pans.

The Best White Bread from Scratch

A classic homemade white bread recipe that yields soft and delicious loaves, perfect for sandwiches or toast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course baked goods
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 tsp yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp softened butter softened

Instructions
 

  • Combine warm water and sugar, then add yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until activated.
  • Mix flour, salt, and softened butter. Add yeast mixture and form dough.
  • Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  • Let dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  • Punch down dough, shape into loaves, and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
  • Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.

Notes

For best results, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for easier kneading.
Keyword white bread