👉Homemade WhiteBread

 

Quick & Easy Homemade White Bread (Makes 2 Loaves!)

This Quick & Easy Homemade Bread is soft, fluffy, and unbelievably simple. No fancy equipment, no complicated steps—just classic, comforting bread that tastes amazing fresh out of the oven. And the best part? It makes two loaves, so you can enjoy one now and save one for later!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Beginner-friendly bread recipe

  • Simple pantry ingredients

  • Soft, fluffy texture every time

  • Makes two loaves

  • Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or buttered slices

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (about 105–110°F)

  • ÂĽ cup sugar

  • 1½ tablespoons yeast

  • 1½ teaspoons salt

  • ÂĽ cup vegetable oil

  • 5½ cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Dissolve sugar in warm water. Add yeast and let proof for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

  2. Add Oil: Stir vegetable oil into the yeast mixture.

  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt together.

  4. Form Dough: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients one cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms.

  5. Knead: Knead dough for 3–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  6. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.

  7. Shape Loaves: Punch down dough, divide into two portions, and shape into loaves. Place in greased bread pans.

  8. Second Rise: Let rise another 30–40 minutes.

  9. Bake: Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.

  10. Butter Tops: Brush warm loaves with butter immediately after baking.

Pro Tip

If the tops brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Whole Wheat: Replace 2 cups flour with whole wheat flour

  • Honey Bread: Swap sugar for honey

  • Butter Version: Use melted butter instead of oil

  • Garlic Bread: Add garlic powder and herbs

  • Dinner Rolls: Shape into rolls and bake 18–20 minutes

  • Seeded Bread: Sprinkle tops with sesame or poppy seeds

  • Dairy-Free: This recipe is naturally dairy-free (skip butter topping if needed)

Serving Ideas

  • Perfect for sandwiches

  • Toast with butter and jam

  • Serve with soup or stew

  • Makes excellent French toast

  • Great for grilled cheese

Storage & Freezing

  • Room Temp: Store wrapped up to 3 days

  • Refrigerate: Up to 1 week

  • Freeze: Freeze loaves up to 3 months (slice first for easy use)

  • Reheat: Warm slices in toaster or oven

20 Helpful Tips

  1. Use warm, not hot, water

  2. Yeast should foam before using

  3. Measure flour correctly

  4. Add flour gradually

  5. Dough should be soft, not sticky

  6. Knead until smooth

  7. Oil bowl well

  8. Cover while rising

  9. Let dough double in size

  10. Grease pans thoroughly

  11. Don’t skip second rise

  12. Bake until golden

  13. Bread sounds hollow when tapped

  14. Brush butter while hot

  15. Cool before slicing

  16. Use bread knife

  17. Freeze extra loaf

  18. Works great for beginners

  19. Consistent, reliable recipe

  20. Homemade bread always wins!

20 Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is this bread beginner-friendly?
    Yes—perfect for first-time bread bakers.

  2. What kind of yeast should I use?
    Active dry yeast works best.

  3. Can I use instant yeast?
    Yes, skip proofing step.

  4. Why didn’t my bread rise?
    Water may have been too hot or yeast expired.

  5. Can I use bread flour?
    Yes, texture will be slightly chewier.

  6. Can I halve the recipe?
    Yes, make one loaf.

  7. How do I know it’s done?
    Golden top and hollow sound when tapped.

  8. Can I knead by hand?
    Yes—recommended!

  9. Can I use a stand mixer?
    Yes, dough hook works great.

  10. Why brush with butter?
    Keeps crust soft and flavorful.

  11. Can I add herbs?
    Yes—rosemary or Italian seasoning works well.

  12. Is this bread sweet?
    Lightly sweet, not overpowering.

  13. Can I make rolls instead?
    Absolutely.

  14. Does it freeze well?
    Very well.

  15. Why two rises?
    Creates light, fluffy texture.

  16. Can I use olive oil?
    Yes, flavor will change slightly.

  17. Should I cover while baking?
    No.

  18. Can I use a glass pan?
    Yes, baking time may increase slightly.

  19. How long should it cool?
    At least 15 minutes.

  20. Is this good for sandwiches?
    Perfect sandwich bread!

Final Thoughts

This Quick & Easy Homemade Bread is one of those back-pocket recipes you’ll make again and again. Soft, fluffy, and foolproof—it’s homemade comfort at its finest 🍞🤍

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