Fluffy White Bread
Jul 13, 2024Here’s what you need:
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
Add your flour and salt to the bowl and, using the dough hook, mix well for 5 minutes.
Add your softened butter and mix until soft and fluffy (approx. 7-8 minutes). You can add a bit more flour if the dough is too soft/shaggy but add it 1/4 cup at a time. You don't want the dough to dry.
Once the dough is soft and fluffy and pulling away from the sides a bit, turn the mixer off. Remove the dough hook and allow the dough to rest until doubled in size (about an hour).
Punch the dough down and remove from bowl on to a lightly floured surface. Divide into 2 equal portions. Set one aside and form a ball with the other. Cut into 3 equal pieces.
Roll each piece out and then roll up to form a small loaf. Pinch the seams and turn the ends under. Place in a lightly greased bread pan. Repeat with the other two pieces and place them side by side in the loaf pan. You should have three small "loaves" in the pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest/rise for 1 hour.
Repeat these steps with the other half of the dough, so you have two bread pans with three pieces in each.
After the 2nd rise, place in a preheated 350-degree oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and they sound hollow when you tap the top.
Remove from oven and brush tops with melted butter.
Let sit for 5 minutes and then remove from pan onto a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
