There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh homemade bread baking in the oven. This classic white bread recipe produces two beautiful, golden loaves with a soft, fluffy interior and a lightly crisp crust. It uses simple pantry ingredients and is perfect for sandwiches, toast, breakfast, or serving alongside soups and hearty dinners.
Whether you’re a beginner baker or an experienced home cook, this easy homemade bread recipe is an affordable alternative to store-bought bread and can become a reliable staple for weekly meal prep.
Recipe Overview
Category Details
Prep Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Bake Time 30–35 minutes
Total Time About 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings 2 loaves / about 20–24 slices
Difficulty Easy
Cuisine American
Recipe Type Homemade Bread
Oven Temperature 375°F (190°C)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Makes two generous loaves.
Soft, fluffy, and tender inside.
Golden, lightly crisp crust.
Uses simple and inexpensive ingredients.
Great bread recipe for beginners.
Perfect for sandwiches, toast, French toast, and breakfast.
Homemade bread can be an economical addition to your weekly meal planning.
Freezes beautifully for convenient long-term storage.
Ingredients
For the Bread Dough
Ingredient Amount
All-purpose flour 6 cups, plus extra for dusting
Active dry yeast 2 tablespoons
Granulated sugar 2 tablespoons
Salt 2 teaspoons
Warm water 2 cups, 105°F–110°F (40°C–43°C)
Melted butter 2 tablespoons
Alternative: You can use 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil instead of melted butter.
Optional for the Crust
1 teaspoon melted butter for brushing
A light dusting of flour before baking Step-by-Step Instructions
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