Description
This homemade bread recipe is simple and perfect for beginners. Its soft texture and rich flavor make it an ideal addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup hot milk
- 1/2 cup butter (or 1/4 pound)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups white flour
Instructions
- Mix the hot milk, butter, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl (a stand mixer works great) and let cool until lukewarm.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the yeast into the warm water and let it stand for 5 minutes to dissolve and get a little frothy.
- Add the dissolved yeast and the eggs to the first mixture and beat vigorously.
- Using a hook attachment for the stand mixer, gradually add the flour and mix for 3 minutes.
- Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a towel.
- Let the dough rise until doubled in size. This should take about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350. Pour the mixture into a buttered loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes.
- Let the loaf cool for 5 minutes in the pan then transfer to cooling rack to let it cool more before slicing.
Notes
- This dough can be shaped into rolls or loaves based on your preference.
- Add herbs or cheese for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg