Country-Style White Bread 🍞
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden—this classic white bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying warm with butter.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Bake Time: 30 minutes
Yields: 1 loaf
Ingredients
1 package (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 large egg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
2 ½ – 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
Instructions
Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast.
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy and bubbly.
2. Make the Dough
Add the egg, sugar, salt, and oil to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually add 2 ½ cups of flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
Knead for 5–7 minutes, adding extra flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to coat all sides.
Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Shape the Loaf
Punch down the dough and knead briefly.
Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
6. Second Rise
Cover and let the dough rise for another hour, until it domes over the pan.
7. Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Cool
Remove the bread from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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