A loaf of soft, white bread is that classic fluffy bread with a light crumb and thin, tender crust—great for sandwiches, toast, or just with butter.
Simple homemade white bread loaf
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (or water)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 tsp salt
Steps
- Activate yeast
Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Make dough
Add flour, salt, and butter. Mix and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. - First rise
Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours until doubled. - Shape
Punch down, shape into a log, and place in a greased loaf pan. - Second rise
Let it rise again for 30–45 minutes. - Bake
180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden on top. - Cool
Let it cool before slicing (this keeps it soft inside).
Tips for extra softness
- Use milk instead of water
- Add a little extra butter for richness
- Cover the loaf with a cloth after baking to keep the crust soft
If you want, I can show you a no-oven (stovetop) version or a bakery-style ultra-soft milk bread recipe.
