Plain Old White Bread Recipe
🍞 Description: This classic recipe hails from my Mom’s kitchen, where we savored it abundantly during my upbringing. Versatile and adaptable, this dough serves as the foundation for various creations, including delightful rolls or even a scrumptious pizza crust. While the precise cooking time may vary, I rely on the trusty “thumping” method to gauge the bread’s readiness. Yielding either a dozen nuclear rolls or two hearty loaves, this recipe embodies simplicity and nostalgia.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 223.2 per serving
- Fat Content: 3.9 grams
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5 grams
- Cholesterol Content: 0 milligrams
- Sodium Content: 196.6 milligrams
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.4 grams
- Fiber Content: 1.6 grams
- Sugar Content: 0.5 grams
- Protein Content: 5.7 grams
Recipe Details:
- Category: Yeast Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Servings: 12 rolls
- Yield: 1 dozen rolls or 2 loaves of bread
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Water |
| 3/4 cup | Instant yeast |
| 1 tsp | Sugar |
| 3 cups | Bread flour |
| 2 2/3 tsp | Salt |
| 5 – 7 cups | Water |
| 1 | Egg (optional) |
| Vegetable oil |
Instructions:
- In a bowl, dissolve the instant yeast in 3/4 cup of warm water, adding 1 teaspoon of sugar to activate.
- Stir in the salt and vegetable oil. Optionally, for a richer flavor, consider incorporating an egg at this stage.
- Gradually blend in about half of the bread flour until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
- Continue adding flour by hand until the dough reaches a kneading consistency.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, ensuring the top is lightly oiled. Cover and allow it to rise.
- Once risen, prepare the dough according to your desired application, be it rolls, loaves, or even a pizza crust.
Whether you’re seeking a quick and easy weeknight option or a wholesome addition to your baking repertoire, this plain old white bread recipe promises to deliver timeless satisfaction and a hint of nostalgia with every bite. Enjoy the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen, and savor the simple joy it brings to your table.
