Simple White Bread

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 35 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ruth VonLienen, Marengo, Iowa

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 26, 2022

These tall golden loaves have wonderful homemade flavor and a texture that also makes this bread ideal for toast and sandwiches. It's a terrific way to round out a hearty penny-pinching meal.—Ruth VonLienen, Marengo, Iowa

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Simple White Bread

Yield:2 loaves (16 slices each)
Prep:20 min
Cook:35 min

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of water. Add the remaining water, dry milk, oil, sugar, salt and 3 cups of flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch the dough down. Divide in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with butter.
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