Portuguese White Bread Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 18
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of this Portuguese White Bread, a recipe born from a community’s request for a light, airy bread that satisfies both the palate and the soul. Perfect for those seeking a quick and easy bread recipe, it can be effortlessly prepared using a bread machine, allowing you to revel in its homemade goodness without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 2/3 cups bread flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients listed and measure them out accurately for a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
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Load the Bread Machine: In the bread machine pan, add the ingredients in the following order: water, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and finally, the active dry yeast. Placing the ingredients in the specified order ensures optimal mixing and rising.
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Select the Cycle: Set your bread machine to the white bread cycle. This cycle typically involves kneading, rising, and baking, resulting in a beautifully golden loaf with a soft interior.
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Let it Run: Allow the bread machine to work its magic, marveling at the enticing aroma that fills your kitchen as the dough transforms into a tantalizing loaf of Portuguese White Bread.
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Enjoy: Once the cycle is complete, carefully remove the freshly baked bread from the machine. Let it cool slightly before slicing into thick, generous pieces. Serve warm with a pat of butter or your favorite spread, and savor every bite of this heavenly creation.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 120.7
- Fat: 2.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 6.8mg
- Sodium: 282.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.6g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 2.9g
Recipe Notes:
- Bread Machine Convenience: Utilizing a bread machine streamlines the bread-making process, making it ideal for busy individuals or those new to baking.
- Customization: Feel free to experiment with different flour blends or add-ins such as herbs, seeds, or dried fruits to personalize this bread to your taste preferences.
- Storage: To maintain freshness, store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days. Alternatively, you can freeze slices for longer-term storage, ensuring you always have a comforting slice of Portuguese White Bread on hand whenever cravings strike.
