Traditional White Bread Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a dairy-free option.

Combine warm water and sugar in a bowl; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, milk, and egg to the flour; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf.

Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan and cover; let rise again until doubled, about 30-60 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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