Got it 👍 Here’s a detailed quick recipe for making soft, fluffy white bread at home — perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just with butter.

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🍞 White Bread (Quick Recipe)

🛒 Ingredients (for 1 medium loaf)

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for chewier texture)

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast

• 1 tbsp sugar (helps yeast rise & gives flavor)

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened) or oil

• 1 cup warm milk (or water, about 110°F / 43°C – warm, not hot)

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Activate the Yeast (if not using instant yeast)

1. In a small bowl, mix warm milk/water, sugar, and yeast.

2. Let sit for 5–7 minutes until frothy. (Skip this step if using instant yeast — just add it directly with flour).

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Step 2: Make the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast mixture (or instant yeast).

2. Add butter/oil.

3. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until it comes together.

4. Knead for 7–10 minutes (by hand) or 5–6 minutes in a stand mixer until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.

   • If too dry → add 1 tbsp warm water.

   • If too sticky → sprinkle in a little flour.

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Step 3: First Rise (Quick Proof)

1. Shape dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.

2. Let rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes or until doubled in size.

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Step 4: Shape the Loaf

1. Punch down the dough to release air.

2. Roll it into a rectangle, then tightly roll it into a loaf shape.

3. Place into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.

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Step 5: Second Rise

1. Cover and let rise again for 25–30 minutes until dough rises just above the pan.

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Step 6: Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until top is golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.

3. (Optional) Brush hot loaf with melted butter for a soft, shiny crust.

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Step 7: Cool & Serve

• Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

• Slice only after cooling at least 30 minutes (this keeps the inside fluffy).

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Toast with butter & jam 🍓

• Sandwiches 🥪

• Garlic bread 🧄

• Bread pudding 🍮

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⏱️ Total Time

• Prep + Kneading: 15 minutes

• Rising: ~1 hour 15 minutes

• Baking: 25 minutes
  👉 Ready in about 2 hours!

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