INTRODUCTION
This traditional oven-baked loaf bread is soft, lightly sweet, and tender inside with a golden crust. It’s perfect for breakfast toast, sandwiches, or enjoying warm with butter. Simple ingredients, bakery-style result.
INGREDIENTS
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk (not hot)
1/4 cup warm water
3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
1 large egg
METHOD
In a large bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add egg, melted butter, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add flour and mix until dough forms.
Knead dough 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
Punch down dough and shape into loaf.
Place in greased loaf pan.
Cover and let rise again 30–40 minutes.
Bake in preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
Brush top with butter after baking for soft crust.
FORMATION
The yeast reacts with warm liquid and sugar to create air bubbles, making the bread rise and giving it its fluffy texture.
BENEFITS
Homemade and preservative-free
Good source of energy
Soft and easy to digest
Cheaper and healthier than store bread
NUTRITION (approx per slice)
Calories: 140
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 3g
Fiber: 1g
HISTORY
Loaf bread has been baked for centuries and became popular for sandwiches in Europe and America due to its shape and softness.
CONCLUSION
This soft loaf bread is easy, reliable, and perfect for daily use. Once you bake it at home, you’ll never want store-bought again.
LOVERS
Bread lovers enjoy it warm with butter, jam, honey, or used for grilled cheese and sandwiches. It’s a favorite in every kitchen