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Easy Soft Bread Recipe

This soft bread recipe is one of those simple, satisfying staples that every home baker should have. Whether you’re making sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying a slice with butter, this soft homemade bread will quickly become a favourite in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, French, Greek,, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 16
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 480 g all-purpose or bread flour
  • 80 g about 1/3 cup milk
  • 250 g about 1 cup warm water
  • 8 g active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 5 g sugar
  • 5 g salt
  • 30 g butter

Instructions
 

  • Activate the Yeast (Optional Step). In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, or large bowl, combine warm water, milk and sugar. Stir in the yeast and let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it’s frothy. This ensures your yeast is active and ready to help your dough rise. This is only necessary when you are unsure if your yeast is active. If you make bread all the time like we do, we know the yeast we use is active so we can skip this step.
  • Mix and Knead. Add the rest of the ingredients (butter, salt, and flour) to the bowl. If using a stand mixer, mix on speed 2 for 5 minutes until the dough is combined and fairy smooth. If you are not using a stand mixer, stir to combine the ingredients. Pour onto a clean work surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Remove the dough from the stand mixer using a spatula and place onto a floured surface. Knead the dough for a few seconds until is becomes very smooth and form it into a ball.
  • First rise. Add some oil or cooking spray to the bowl you used to mix your ingredients. Place the dough in the bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Shape the Dough. Prepare your baking sheet by sprinkling some flour onto it. Pour the dough out onto a floured work surface and shape it into a loaf. Video of how I shape the bread loaf is in the article.
  • Second Rise. Cover again, we use a silicone baking mat, and let it rise for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes has past, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Let the dough rise for another 25 minutes.
  • Prepare to bake. Score the loaf using a bread lame, or a sharp knife. You can do designs or just cut a straight line down the middle of the loaf. I like to cut 3 lines, one on each side and one down the middle.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes, until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition

Serving: 54gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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