π Description
This homemade bread is incredibly soft, light, and fluffy. It rises beautifully and fills your kitchen with an amazing fresh-bread aroma. The texture is airy on the inside with a soft golden crust on the outside. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or enjoying warm with butter and jam. Once you try this simple recipe, youβll never want store-bought bread again. Itβs easy to make and turns out perfect every time!
π₯ Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ΒΌ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- Β½ cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 egg
π©βπ³ Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5β10 minutes until foamy.
- Add egg, softened butter, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and knead for 8β10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place in a greased baking pan and let it rise again for 30β40 minutes.
- Bake at 180Β°C (350Β°F) for 25β30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing.
π‘ Tips
- Make sure the milk and water are warm, not hot (hot liquid can kill the yeast).
- Knead properly to get soft and fluffy bread.
- Let the dough rise in a warm area for best results.
- Brush the top with melted butter after baking for extra softness.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh longer.