Classic white bread recipe

Classic White Bread recipe

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This classic white bread recipe is a must-have for any home baker. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a loaf of soft, fluffy bread that is perfect for sandwiches or toast. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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Classic white bread recipe details

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Ingredients

225 ml	warm water 40-45°C/100-110°F
25 g	unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ tbsp	sugar
1 ½ tsp	salt
450 g	bread flour
1 ¼ tsp	bread machine yeast or easy bake yeast

Instructions

Place the ingredients in the bowl of the bread machine in the order specified by the manufacturers.

Select ‘Dough’ process if you intend to bake the bread in a loaf tin or ‘White Bread’ if you intend to allow the machine to complete the job. Select loaf size as 750g or 1½lb, crust colour of choice and ‘Bake’ and switch on machine. Check texture after initial mixing stage and adjust if required with a little more water or flour, as appropriate.

Option:replace a third to half of the white flour with an equal amount of wholemeal bread flour for a more nourishing loaf. You may need to change to ‘Wholemeal Loaf’ and use a little more water for the correct texture.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Resting time:
ca. 3 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a