Best 7 Basic White Bread 1 12 Lb Loaf Recipes

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Baking a loaf of basic white bread is a fundamental skill for any aspiring baker. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice just starting out, mastering this classic recipe is a rewarding experience that will provide you with a delicious, versatile bread for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying on its own. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create a beautiful, golden-brown loaf that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on this culinary journey of creating a perfect basic white bread loaf.

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SIMPLE WHITE BREAD



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You will want to double or triple this recipe so you can have freshly baked bread every day!

Provided by Amanda Rettke-iambaker.net

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12h50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water, (lukewarm)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2½ teaspoons (1 package) dry active yeast ((not rapid rise-see notes for Rapid Rise instructions))
2½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a measuring cup, combine the sugar and yeast to 1 cup of lukewarm water, stirring until combined. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
  • Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl and combine all the ingredients.
  • Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of flour onto your work surface and knead the dough for a few minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • Store the dough in a sealable plastic bag that has been drizzled in olive oil, making sure the dough is completely covered in the oil. Keep the dough in the refrigerator overnight.
  • WHEN YOU ARE READY* to bake the bread, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Leave the dough in the plastic zipped bag,and let it come to room temperature (about an hour). *This can sit in your fridge for SEVERAL days!!
  • Prepare a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of flour on your work surface, take the dough out of the bag, and knead and fold the dough for about 1 minute.
  • Form a log with the dough that will fit in your prepared loaf pan. Cover the pan with the plastic bag and let it rise until is has at least doubled in size (about 2 hours).
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • After the dough has risen, remove the plastic covering and slash the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes at 350°F, or until the internal temperature is 190-210°F. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

ONE LOAF WHITE BREAD



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Make and share this One Loaf White Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wildheart

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1 tablespoon flour
3 1/4 cups flour

Steps:

  • Mix the butter, sugar, and salt into the warm water.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon flour and the yeast (Can use 1 Tablespoon yeast in place of the packet).
  • Wait 5 minutes; if yeast does not bubble buy new yeast.
  • Put flour in a large bowl; stir in yeast mix.
  • Stir thoroughly; turn onto a floured board and knead.
  • Knead in as much of the flour as possible to make a satiny dough; if dough is sticky add more flour a tablespoon at a time.
  • Put dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat.
  • Cover with a clean damp towel and let rise til double.
  • Punch down; shape into loaf and put in greased loaf pan.
  • Let rise.
  • Bake at 375 for 50 minutes or until bottom sounds hollow when thumped.
  • Can also be shaped into 12 dinner rolls or 8 hamburger buns.
  • Bake for less time if using these shapes.

BASIC WHITE BREAD 1 1/2 LB LOAF



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Great small loaf of light airy white bread. Great for sandwiches, toast, etc. Let your bread machine do the hard work but bake in a bread pan in your oven for a better looking loaf. I use a 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" pan because I like it to rise high above the pan but you can use a 5" x 9" pan if you prefer a loaf that isn't as tall. For a great bun recipe try my "Hamburger Buns, Hotdog Buns, or Dinner Rolls" http://www.food.com/recipe/hamburger-buns-hotdog-buns-or-dinner-rolls-532275 recipe also on this site.

Provided by rdtripp

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 1 1/2 lb loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup warm water (236.59g, 110 degrees F/45degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) package bread machine yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups white bread flour (384g)
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Place the water into the bread machine pan.
  • 2. Add sugar and oil to water and stir to dissolve sugar. Add yeast to the water and stir to dissolve.
  • 3. Allow the yeast to foam for 10 minutes.
  • 4. Mix together flour and salt and add to bread machine pan.
  • 5. Select the dough cycle and press start and allow to complete full cycle including first rise.
  • 6. Always check your dough mid way through the kneading cycle and adjust with either water or flour for proper consistency. The dough will sometimes have to be adjusted due to humidity, temperature, and variations in flour.
  • 7. Spray an 8 ½" x 4 ½" bread pan with cooking spray.
  • When dough cycle is complete transfer dough to lightly floured surface and gently deflate.
  • Knead 6 or 8 times, turning 90 degrees each time.
  • Shape the dough into an 8" log.
  • Place the log in a lightly greased 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan, cover the pan loosely with parchment paper or lightly greased plastic wrap, and allow the bread to rise for 45 to 60 minutes or until ripe. Dough is ready to bake when your index finger pressed into the dough up to first joint leaves a mark that rebounds slowly. It will rise pretty high using a 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" pan. Towards the end of the rise, preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Brush with half the melted butter. Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes, until it's light golden brown. Test it for doneness by removing it from the pan and thumping it on the bottom (it should sound hollow), or by measuring its interior temperature with a digital thermometer (it should register 190°F at the center of the loaf).
  • Remove the bread from the oven. Brush with remaining melted butter. Remove from pan and cool it on a rack before slicing. Store the bread in a plastic bag at room temperature for several days; freeze for longer storage.

SIMPLE WHITE BREAD



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Easy to make.

Provided by George

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
8 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch the dough down, and divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9 X 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Grease the tops of the loaves, and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove bread from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with melted butter or margarine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 308.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

TRADITIONAL WHITE BREAD



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A delicious bread with a very light center with crunchy crust. You may substitute butter or vegetable oil for the lard if you wish.

Provided by Danialle

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons lard, softened
1 tablespoon salt
6 ½ cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir in lard, salt and two cups of the flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

WHITE BREAD 1 1/2 LB BREAD MACHINE LOAF



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Make and share this White Bread 1 1/2 Lb Bread Machine Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dsthings

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups water
3 1/3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in bread machine in the order listed.
  • Run it on standard loaf setting.
  • Butter crust right out of machine.

CLASSIC WHITE LOAF



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Once you've mastered this basic loaf, the bread-making world's your oyster

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Time 2h

Yield 16 slices

Number Of Ingredients 5

500g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
1 tsp salt
up to 350ml lukewarm water
a little sunflower oil, for greasing

Steps:

  • Make the dough by tipping the flour, yeast and salt into a large bowl and making a well in the middle. Pour in most of the water and use your fingers or a wooden spoon to mix the flour and water together until combined to a slightly wet, pillowy, workable dough - add a splash more water if necessary. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for at least 10 mins until smooth and elastic. This can also be done in a tabletop mixer with a dough hook. Place the dough in a clean oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave to rise until doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Knock back the dough by tipping it back onto a floured surface and pushing the air out. Mould the dough into a rugby ball shape that will fit a 900g loaf tin and place in the tin. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to prove for 30 mins. Dust the top of the loaf with a little more flour and slash the top with a sharp knife if you want. Bake the bread for 15 mins, then reduce the heat to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 and continue to bake for 30 mins until the loaf sounds hollow when removed from the tin and tapped on the base. Leave the bread on a wire rack to cool completely. The loaf will stay fresh in an airtight container for 3 days or can be frozen for 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.31 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right ingredients: Use high-quality bread flour, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and water. Fresh ingredients will give you the best results.
  • Follow the recipe carefully:Baking is a science, so it's important to follow the recipe precisely. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough is an important step that helps to develop the gluten and create a smooth, elastic dough. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise properly: The dough needs time to rise in order to develop its flavor and texture. Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Bake the bread at the right temperature: The temperature of the oven is important for baking bread. Bake the bread at the temperature specified in the recipe, or you may end up with undercooked or overcooked bread.

Conclusion:

Making basic white bread at home is a rewarding experience that can save you money and give you a delicious, healthy loaf of bread. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect bread every time. So next time you're in the mood for some fresh, homemade bread, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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