Everyday White Bread
A beginner friendly, simple bread recipe that turns out every time. Mix it by hand or use a stand mixer, it turns out either way!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 1/4 c water warm
- 1/4 c honey
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsps butter melted
- 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 c bread flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast into warm water. Wait 5 minutes until active and bubbly.
- Add honey, salt, butter, and 4 C of flour. Mix well. Add remaining flour ½ cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough on lightly floured counter for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough back in bowl and covered with towel. Let rise until doubled in size (about one hour).
- After rise, punch down and divide in half. Roll out into a rectangle the length of your pan and roll up like a jelly roll, tucking under the ends.
- Repeat with second loaf and place in greased loaf pans with seams down. Cover and let rise another hour.
- Preheat over to 375°F. Bake loaves for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a cooling rack and brush with butter (optional)