BASIC WHITE BREAD - JAMES BEARD
Steps:
- Proof yeast - 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, and sugar. Put 3.75 cups into mixing bowl, add salt and blend well. Top off the proofing mixture with warm water to 1.5 cups and stir into flour. Add warm water if needed until dough forms ball that breaks away from the sides of the bowl. Knead 5-10 minutes or until the dough springs back when poked. Form dough into ball and place in buttered mixing bowl and allow to double in size - approx 2 hours (until dough does not spring back when poked). Knead approx 3 minutes and place in oval shape on board. Allow to sit 5 minutes before forming into 8 inch loaf and place in loaf pan. Cover loaf pan and allow to rise again to double in size - approx 40 minutes to 1 hour. Set over to 400 degrees F. Prior to placing dough in over, cut 1/2 inch deep line in top of loaf (either one long ways or three across), and brush top of loaf with cold water Bake 35 minutes. Test at this point if loaf is done by knocking on top and removing loaf from pan and knocking on bottom. If it needs more baking, either place the loaf directly on the oven rack for a few more minutes (if it is almost done), or place back in the hot pan and place on over rack (if it needs significantly more baking). Allow loaf to cool 2 to 3 hours. To freeze, allow loaf to cool, seal in plastic bag, and store for up to 1 month. To reheat, wrap in foil and place in 350 degree F oven for 20-40 minutes.
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Tania Sorkar
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves homemade bread.
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[email protected]This bread is a great value for the price.
Sultanur Rahman
[email protected]I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy interior of this bread.
Supriya Chaulagain
[email protected]This is the best white bread recipe I've ever found. It's easy to make and always delicious.
RBZ Gaming
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect.
Fox Y
[email protected]This bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.
Katina Rutherford
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment.
Ikram Jan
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for experimenting with different flavors and add-ins.
Salman farshe
[email protected]I've been baking bread for years, and this is one of the best white bread recipes I've ever used.
Rais Khan
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves homemade bread.
Nikita Dhami
[email protected]This bread is so good, I could eat it every day.
Mariatu D Koroma
[email protected]I've tried several white bread recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.
Anele Zama
[email protected]I love making this bread for sandwiches and toast. It's also great for making French toast and bread pudding.
Ma Asim
[email protected]This is the best white bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so soft and fluffy, and it has a great flavor.
Zahair Shah
[email protected]I'm not a huge bread baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could do it! The bread came out perfect.
Wasil jemal
[email protected]I tried this recipe for the first time last week and it turned out amazing! The bread was so light and airy, and the crust was perfectly golden brown.
Bubly Bubly
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. My family loves this bread!
Masood Rahman
[email protected]This basic white bread recipe from James Beard is a keeper! It's easy to follow and produces a delicious, soft, and fluffy loaf of bread.