Homemade Sweet White Bread

Name: Homemade Sweet White Bread
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 300 ml whole milk, warmed; 1 package (7 g) active dry yeast; 330 g all-purpose flour, or more as needed; 45 g unsalted butter, very soft; 1 large egg, beaten; 15 g white sugar; 15 ml white vinegar; 5 g fine salt; 1.25 g baking soda; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 15 g all-purpose flour, or as needed; 30 g melted butter, divided

Enjoy a delicious loaf of slightly sweet white bread that's perfect for any sandwich. This homemade bread recipe is simple and uses basic ingredients.

2 hr 30 min

easy

211kcal

calories

30g

carbohydrates

fat

fiber

protein

301mg

sodium

sugar

Ingredients

300 ml whole milk, warmed

1 package (7 g) active dry yeast

330 g all-purpose flour, or more as needed

45 g unsalted butter, very soft

1 large egg, beaten

15 g white sugar

15 ml white vinegar

5 g fine salt

1.25 g baking soda

1 pinch cayenne pepper

15 g all-purpose flour, or as needed

30 g melted butter, divided

Directions

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, pour in the warm milk and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it dissolve until a few small bubbles form, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Add 2 3/4 cups flour, softened butter, beaten egg, sugar, vinegar, salt, and baking soda to the mixer. Knead on low speed until the dough starts to come together, adding up to 1/4 cup more flour if needed. Increase the speed slightly and knead for about 3 more minutes. Use a spatula to scrape the sides clean and gather the dough into the center. Cover and let it rise until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Step 3

Butter a spatula and a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Scrape the dough into the prepared loaf pan using the spatula. Smooth out the top to distribute the dough evenly. Dust the top with 1 tablespoon flour and press gently to even out the dough. Let it rise in the pan for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

Step 5

Use a sharp knife or razor to cut a deep slash lengthwise through the center of the loaf; you may need to go over it several times. Brush the top with most of the melted butter.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and brush the hot loaf with the remaining butter. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.