Basic White Bread

Name: Basic White Bread
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 tsp Active dry yeast; 3/4 cup Warm water; 2 2/3 cup Warm water; 1/4 cup Sugar; 1 tbsp Salt; 3 tbsp Butter; 8-9 cup Flour; 3 tbsp Butter

Prep

2h 30m

Cook

30m

Total

Basic White Bread

Prep

2h 30m

Cook

30m

Total

Ingredients

Method

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Step 1

In a mixer, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F). Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

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4 1/2

tsp

Active dry yeast

3/4

cup

Warm water

2 2/3

cup

Warm water

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Nina

14 days ago

I would love for you to add the option to use fresh milled grains to your recipes. I know this would add a lot of work for you guys, but just throwing it out there! ♥️♥️♥️

Jess Matthews

5 days ago

A great suggestion🙌🏼

Mallory T

3 months ago

Does this recipe change if I use bread flour?

Nina

14 days ago

I used bread flour and just added it as listed (not slowly like she recommends in the comment) and it was a bit too much. Still good but I had to add a tiny bit more water to get it to combine

Mel Matthews

3 months ago

Just add the flour slowly until you get the right texture. Sometimes different flours require different moisture levels.

Bekah A

3 months ago

Loved this recipe! A couple of things I learned is watch my dough (and not go by time). The TX heat makes my house warmer & a little more humid so it made my dough rise a lot quicker. Another thing was I should have lowered my racks because I think they were too high making the tops of my loaves a bit darker. My house smells so good though and can't wait to try it!

Mel Matthews

3 months ago

Yes, the heat makes a big difference in rising times. Best to always go by looks and feel and not exact times:)

Bekah A

3 months ago

Yes I learned that! The bread still turned out AMAZING and is our favorite recipe yet!

Haley M

3 months ago

I forgot the butter in the dough and on top. It was good but a little tough. I believe it was the lack of butter.

Jennifer L

4 months ago

Should have kept it in two loaf pans instead of doing 4, next batch though. 3 loaves will be frozen.

Angie M

4 months ago

I apologize if this has been asked already, but do I need to adjust for high altitude? I live in Denver suburb with 5280 altitude

Mel Matthews

4 months ago

I do not bake in a high altitude so I have no personal experience, but there are some great charts online that help you adjust a recipe to a different altitude. From what I know, you may need to reduce the yeast and increase the temperature.

Liz S

4 months ago

Does the type of flour make a difference in the measurement? I used 9 cups of bread flour and felt like it was so sticky.

Mel Matthews

4 months ago

Bread flour should be just fine. It can also depend on humidity so always go by feel when making breads😊

Jess Matthews

5 months ago

Love this bread. Perfect for toast and grilled cheeses 🤩👌🏽

Ally H

6 months ago

Soooo fluffy and yummy! This will be my go to recipe for white bread from now on!

Jess Matthews

5 months ago

My most favorite bread! Hard to go back to store bought once you start making this 🤩

Leslie S

9 months ago

This was perfect sandwich bread! One the whole family agreed on and sturdy enough for toast and sandwich. Finally!

Rachel W

9 months ago

Definitely let it proof a little bit to long. Maybe need to get a bigger bread pan!! But so good

Mel Matthews

9 months ago

Haha! Better too lofty than dense! I love using a long loaf pan. Worth the try!

Rachel W

9 months ago

I have a Pullman loaf pan. I think that’s what it’s called. I’m going to try it next time.

Brittany R

9 months ago

This bread is delicious! Such a fun experience making this for my first time! Was so easy to follow the recipe and just overall turned out great!

Mel Matthews

9 months ago

So glad it was a great experience for you. It looks amazing!

Brittany R

9 months ago

I got so many compliments on this bread recipe! Thank u Mel!

Brittany R

9 months ago

Thank you 😊

Melissa W

9 months ago

Question on the mix part I don’t have a mixer with dough hook having to do by hand. How long do I go to?

Mel Matthews

9 months ago

It's less about time and more about feel. Usually about 10 minutes but you want to get a smooth dough that starts to feel relaxed.

Melissa W

9 months ago

Ok thank you. 🤞 I can do this

Mel Matthews

9 months ago

Yes you can!

Melissa W

9 months ago

I did it!

Mel Matthews

9 months ago

You are amazing! They look so good 😊

Dominique D

9 months ago

Yhe BEST bread recipe I've tried!

Mel Matthews

9 months ago

So glad to hear that!

Elizabeth B

10 months ago

Sugar has the same quantity for 1 vs 2

Nicole L

10 months ago

The best homemade bread I have found!!! Easy to follow recipe, came out perfect

Ellen F

10 months ago

This is so yummy! Instant hit in my home!

Jess Matthews

10 months ago

What a good looking loaf!

Mel - Homestead Fam

10 months ago

Yay! We just made it today too!

Ellen F

10 months ago

Only thought so far is, when you adjust how much you’re baking. The measurements do not adjust in the method tab. It got a little confusing because I had to keep flipping back to the measurements I was using. Other than that, I’m loving this app. It’s wonderful and I have so many things I plan on making!

Mel Matthews

10 months ago

So glad you are liking it! Unfortunately I do not have the ability for the method to adjust. I could just omit the exact amounts but don’t know if that would be helpful either. Thanks for the feedback!

Heather H

10 months ago

These turned out great! I love that you can easily adjust the ingredients and instructions for the amount you’re making. The “cooking mode” is also great so you don’t get confused on which step you’re on. Over great recipe for baking with and eating!

Jess Matthews

10 months ago

Those turned out so good! So yummy 🥰 homemade sandwich bread is my all time favorite!

Mel Matthews

10 months ago

So glad you are loving the cooking tools! I hate when the screen goes black when I'm trying to bake something😅 Enjoy the bread:)

Heather H

10 months ago

I really love that it highlights the step you’re on so you don’t get confused! I’ve never thought of that as a possibility but I love it! Great job, Mel!