Basic White Bread Without a Bread Machine
A basic white bread perfect for sandwiches and toast.
Servings 8
Calories 74kcal
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 1 cup water, plus another 2-3 tablespoons (240 grams)
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (28 grams)
- 3 to 3 ½ cups bread flour (all-purpose okay too) (380 to 420 grams)
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar OR honey (24 grams of sugar or 36 grams honey)
- 1 ⅛ teaspoon salt Morton Kosher**
- 2 teaspoons quick rising yeast (SAF instant)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the water with the 2 tablespoons of butter and heat until butter melts. Let cool to 125 degrees F.
- While the liquid is cooling, combine 2 cups of the flour (280 grams), sugar or honey, salt and yeast in the stand mixer bowl. Gradually add the 125 degree water to the flour mixture and stir well. Dough will be very soft at this point.
- Attach the dough hook to the mixer and gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour along with about 2 tablespoons of water (if needed). Knead with the mixer for about 8 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. If dough feels too dry, use more water. If too wet, add a little more.
- Rub a second bowl with butter or oil. Put the dough in the greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Press it down and pat it into a rectangle. Roll into a cylinder, pressing out air as you go, and put in a greased 8 ½ by 4 ½ inch loaf pan.
- Put the loaf pan in a warm place and let it rise for 45 minute or just until the dough is about an inch over the top of the pan. Don't overproof it.
- During the second rise, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake risen dough for 45 minutes or until loaf is browned and feels hollow when tapped. Let cool completely, then remove from the pan and and let cool.
Nutrition
Serving: 28grams | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g