Homemade white bread ready anyone can make!
Ready to stop buying store bread and start making your own? This Homemade White Bread is fluffy and super versatile. Enjoy it with bread and butter or make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich out of it.
White bread has been a staple in many homes for lots of years. White bread is a favorite because it’s so soft and fluffy. With the ever-changing problems of the world, it’s best if you learn how to make your own bread. The more skills you know how to do on your own, the more self-sufficient you will be!
White Bread That’s Homemade
Making white bread in your own kitchen is actually easier than you think. You may already have ALL of the ingredients on hand, which is a good feeling. You can triple or quadruple this recipe so that you can freeze loaves of bread for later.
Equipment Needed For Homemade Bread
- Dry Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Stand Mixer Recommended
- Bread Pans
- Wire Rack for Cooling Recommended
Ingredients for Making Homemade Bread
If you plan on making this white bread at home, then you will need to know the ingredients. The good news is that this is a very simple recipe and anyone can make it. You don’t need a certain level of skills to make bread.
Remember practice makes perfect, so the more you make it, the better the recipe turnout will be!
- All-purpose flour. You will need all-purpose flour to make white bread that’s homemade. You can buy this at almost any store. You do not need bread flour for this recipe.
- Sugar. Although it may seem weird to put sugar in bread, this is a necessary ingredient for making bread.
- Salt. Another ingredient that may seem weird in homemade bread, but also very important to making bread at home.
- Milk. Make sure you have plenty of milk on hand to help you make this bread.
The other two ingredients that you need for this recipe are water and butter. All of these ingredients are basic staples of a household. I try to always keep them on hand because I always anticipate needing to make a loaf of bread at any time.
Full printable recipe below.
How to Make Fresh Bread with This Recipe
Instructions
Gather all your ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add in 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix.
In a small bowl, microwave milk, water, and butter. You want this mixture to be warm, but not hot. If you have a food thermometer, you can check the temperature. You will want it to be between 120-130 degrees.
Add your butter mixture to your flour mixture.
Using a stand mixture, beat your mixture at medium speed for about two minutes. Every so often, turn it off, and scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is well incorporated.
After the two minutes, add in 1 cup of flour. Mix for another two minutes. Continue until your dough forms into a ball.
On a flat lightly floured surface, transfer your dough. Lightly knead the dough for about 5-8 minutes.
Cover your dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
Cut your dough into 2 equal pieces. Using a rolling pin (and more flour if your dough tries sticking to your rolling pin), roll your dough out to a 12×7 inch rectangle.
At the short end of the rectangle, roll your dough.
Spray your pan with cooking spray. Add in your bread. Cover with your clean kitchen towel for an additional 45 minutes.
While it is sitting, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
After your bread is done rising at 45 minutes, bake for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Every oven is different so keep an eye out.
Once done, transfer your bread to a wire rack to allow to cool. Slice and enjoy!
How to Store and Freeze Homemade White Bread
Store – Wrap the bread in a paper bag or in foil. Homemade white bread is best when eaten within the first two days.
Freeze – After the second day, freezing the bread is a good idea. You can freeze white bread that’s homemade by double wrapping it in plastic. Go ahead and label and date the bread. You can freeze it for up to six months!
Fresh Homemade Bread Recipe
Making your own bread is not only a good idea, but it’s also vital. Things are every changing at the grocery store. So, make sure you have the ingredients to make this bread is important. You also need to make sure you have the skill.
Teach everyone in your family HOW to make white bread from scratch. They will appreciate this skill so much!
Have you ever made white bread? How does your family like to enjoy homemade bread at home?
More Homemade Bread Recipes to Try
- Rustic No Yeast Bread Recipe
- Cast Iron Skillet Bread Recipe
- Banana Bread Recipe for Your Instant Pot
- Cast Iron Gingerbread Recipe
- Pina Colada Monkey Bread Recipe
Homemade White Bread
Ingredients
- ½ to 6 cups All Purpose Flour see recipe for divided amounts
- 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 4 1/2 tsp Yeast
- 2 tsp Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
Gather all your ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add in 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix.
In a small bowl, microwave milk, water, and butter. You want this mixture to be warm, but not hot. If you have a food thermometer, you can check the temperature. You will want it to be between 120-130 degrees.
Add your butter mixture to your flour mixture.
Using a stand mixture, beat your mixture at medium speed for about two minutes. Every so often, turn it off, and scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is well incorporated.
After the two minutes, add in 1 cup of flour. Mix for another two minutes. Continue until your dough forms into a ball.
On a flat lightly floured surface, transfer your dough. Lightly knead for about 5-8 minutes.
Cover your dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
Cut your dough into 2 equal pieces. Using a rolling pin (and more flour if your dough tries sticking to your rolling pin), roll your dough out to a 12×7 inch rectangle.
At the short end of the rectangle, roll your dough.
Spray your pan with cooking spray. Add in your bread. Cover with your clean kitchen towel for an additional 45 minutes.
While it is sitting, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
After your bread is done rising at 45 minutes, bake for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Every oven is different so keep an eye out.
Once done, transfer your bread to a wire rack to allow to cool. Slice and enjoy!
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have been disappointed with many of the bread recipes I have tried until now! This is just a great no frills, quick and delicious white bread loaf that is excellent for sandwiches, grilled cheese, and toast. Oh yeah, makes an amazing bread pudding also!
Well you just made my day!!!