Homemade bread

Look no further for the BEST and simplest homemade Bread recipe made with just six simple pantry ingredients! It’s the perfect white bread for sandwiches and it freezes well too!

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Step 1

In a large bowl or stand mixer add the yeast, water and a pinch of the sugar. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes until foaming and bubbly.

Step 2

Add remaining sugar, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour. Mix to combine.

Step 3

Add another cup of flour and mix to combine. With the mixer running add more flour, ½ cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be smooth and elastic, and slightly stick to a clean finger, but not be overly sticky. Add a little more flour, if needed.

Step 4

Mix the dough for 4-5 minutes on medium speed (or knead with your hands on a lightly floured surface, for 5-8 minutes).

Step 5

Grease a large bowl with oil or cooking spray and place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours.

Step 6

Spray two 9x5'' bread pans generously with cooking spray on all sides. (optional ~ line the bottom of the pans with a small piece of parchment paper)

Step 7

Punch the dough down well to remove air bubbles. Divide into two equal portions. Shape each ball into long logs and place into greased loaf pans.

Step 8

Cover pans with a lightweight, dry dish towel (or spray two pieces of plastic wrap generously with cooking spray and lay them gently over the pans). Allow dough to rise again for about 45 minutes to one hour, or until risen about 1 inch above the loaf pans. Gently removing covering. Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 9

Bake bread for about 30-33 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Give the top of a loaf a gentle tap; it should sound hollow.

Step 10

Invert the loaves onto a wire cooling rack. Brush the tops with butter and allow to cool