Description
A delightful and easy homemade bread featuring a fluffy texture and buttery flavor without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Warm the milk until it is slightly hot, then pour it into the dry mixture.
- Add the melted butter to the bowl and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan.
- Pour some melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or jam. Pairs well with soups and salads. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bread, easy recipe, homemade, baking, butter, fluffy