GRANDMA VANDOREN'S WHITE BREAD

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What Grandma used to make! Our family's favorite. The recipe was never written down (that I know of) until she shared it with me when she was in her 90's.

Provided by Marilyn VanDoren Sim

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons active dry yeast
3 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
8 cups bread flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, salt, oil, sugar, and 4 cups flour. Mix thoroughly, and let sponge rise until doubled in size.
  • Gradually add about 4 cups flour, kneading until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.
  • Punch down the dough, let it rest a few minutes. Divide dough into three equal parts. Shape into loaves, and place in three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch greased bread pans. Let rise until almost doubled.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. The loaves may need to be covered for the last few minutes with foil to prevent excess browning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 195.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Mahoda Sathsara
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't rise properly. It's still edible, but it's not as light and fluffy as it should be.


Irfan Bhatti
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This bread is a bit too plain for my taste. I think I'll try adding some herbs or spices next time.


Zinhle Ntokozo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Xavier Durphey
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This bread is also great for making bread pudding. It's the perfect way to use up leftover bread.


Saya Umed
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I love toasting this bread and then spreading it with butter and jam. It's the perfect breakfast or snack.


Prabin Khatiwada
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This bread is perfect for making sandwiches. It's soft and fluffy, and it holds up well to all sorts of fillings.


Oliver Dalman
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves white bread.


Farrukh Zaman
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This recipe is amazing! I've never had white bread this good before.


Md jack Bro
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Olivia Bofa
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Razia Abbasi
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I love the smell of fresh-baked bread. This recipe fills my house with the most amazing aroma.


Tausif Ali
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This bread is so easy to make. I'm a beginner baker and I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.


Elendu Franca
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I'm not a huge fan of white bread, but this recipe is actually pretty good. It's not too dense and it has a nice flavor.


Billieanne Varley
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little bit more salt. Other than that, it's perfect.


Meer Ihsan
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This bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own. It's also great for making bread crumbs.


Nakagawa Moline
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. My family loves it!


Wim
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Grandma Vandoren's White Bread is a classic recipe that produces a soft, fluffy, and delicious loaf of bread.