Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked homemade bread! This easy soft white bread recipe produces a beautifully golden loaf with a tender crumb, a light texture, and a delicious buttery flavor.
Made with simple pantry ingredients, warm milk, yeast, and butter, this bread is perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, toast, or an afternoon snack. You don’t need a bread machine to make it—just a mixing bowl, a loaf pan, and a little patience while the dough rises.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (approximately 500 g)
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 sachet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6 g)
- 1 cup warm milk (240 ml)
- ½ cup warm water (120 ml), added gradually as needed
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine (approximately 42 g), softened
- 1 large egg, optional, for a richer loaf
- A little butter for brushing the crust, optional
Instructions: Step by Step
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