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Homemade Fluffy White Bread

Homemade Fluffy White Bread
You just can't beat classic white bread – perfect for sandwiches, toast, and French toast. Watch the video tutorial below.
Yield 1 (9×5-inch) loaf
6

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup warm water (120-130˚F, not too hot to touch)
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil

Instructions

  • In stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. Add warm water and oil to flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    (NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)
  • Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough has doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Roll or pat into a 14×7-inch rectangle. Start with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching, about 30-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until crust is a golden brown. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack before slicing.

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Review & Comments

Jim | Reply

If I double up the yeast, can I freeze the dough after the 1st rising for later use?
If so, how long can I freeze?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Jim,

Unfortunately, freezing dough at home is not as easy as you might think it is. Frozen dough manufacturers use very low temperature blast freezers to freeze the outside ‘shell’ of the dough very quickly. This prevents damage to the yeast and the dough, but this fast freezing is just not feasible at home. The results are less than satisfactory when we try to do it at home.

Happy Baking!

Kathy Butterfield | Reply

Do I double everything to make two loaves instead of one?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Kathy,

Yes you are correct!

Happy Baking!

Madeleine | Reply

5 stars
I made this bread today by hand. It turned out perfect. This is the recipe I will use to teach my daughter how to bake bread.
Thank you for the recipe.

Angel Butler | Reply

5 stars
The search is over!! I have tried different recipes over the years. This was the best bread I have made thus far. It is now my go to recipe for sandwich bread! Amazing!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤❤

Ana Luisa | Reply

Can I use all purpose flour? (I can’t get bread flour where I live.)

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Ana Luisa – Bread flour is recommended for best results. However, you can substitute all-purpose flour, just keep an eye on your dough as you may need to adjust the liquid/flour ratio, kneading & rise times may vary, and final loaf volume may be smaller.
Happy baking!

Alana Matheson | Reply

Can I use butter in place of the oil ?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Alana – Yes, use 2 tablespoons of melted butter in place of the oil.
Happy baking!

Paula Randle | Reply

5 stars
I am a recent “instant yeast” convert and I gotta tell ya, I am impressed with it. Well done! This is the only recipe I have used for my bread since. It takes most of the eye-roll out of the prospect of making 4 or 6 loaves in a day. (Thankfully not EVERY day)

Thank You to the Folks at Red Star. Y’all should be proud.

Tim Lawlor | Reply

5 stars
My Go To recipe …..thanks RedStar.

Anita | Reply

Bread season…

Harry Ort | Reply

5 stars
WOW!!! Best white bread I’ve ever made. Fabulous recipe. Worked perfectly and I used my mixer.
Thank you
Harry

subash sanan | Reply

how can i use this recipe in a bread machine,please explain

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Subash,
Just follow the bread machine manufacturer’s recommendations or ingredient order. For more recipes to try, we also have a ‘bread machine recipe’ section here >> https://redstaryeast.com/recipes/bread-machine-recipes/.
Happy baking!
Carol

Patricia Polmanteer | Reply

What if I’m using the rapid rise yeast. Do I still punch it down or do I shape it, pan it, rise it then bake it?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Patricia,
Platinum yeast is an instant yeast, so follow the directions as written.

Happy baking!
Carol

Linda B | Reply

5 stars
If I use this for pizza dough does it have to rise the second time and can I split it and freeze it after first rise?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Linda,
Here’s a link to our guidelines for freezing dough: https://redstaryeast.com/yeast-baking-lessons/postpone-baking/

Happy baking!
Carol

carolyn | Reply

in one of your videos you show the baker putting the bread in the microwave to proof. is there no heat, or just a closed microwave? thanks for all of the instructional videos

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Carolyn,
We’re glad that you find our videos helpful! Visit the link below for more information on how to use the microwave for proofing (rising) your dough: https://redstaryeast.com/yeast-baking-lessons/baking-steps-guide/rising-ripe-test-first-rise/.

Happy baking!
Carol

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