60 Minute Homemade White Bread Recipes

FAST BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat milk to 110ºF-115ºF
• Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and milk in the bowl of your stand mixer with the dough hook attached and mix for one minute
• Add in salt and melted butter
• Add in a 1/4 cup more flour if the dough is not sticking to the bowl because of the butter. If the dough is still not sticking to the bowl, add in 1-2 Tablespoons of water.
• Mix for 5 minutes on speed 2
• After 5 minutes, take a piece of dough and stretch it between your fingers. If you can make a very thin "window" that does not tear then you have developed enough gluten and you can shape your dough.
• If the window tears, then mix for 2 more minutes.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 4-5 turns until you can form a smooth ball
• Coat a large bowl in a little olive oil
• Place the dough top side down into the bowl to get the top of the dough covered in oil then flip it over. Cover with a cloth and place in a warm area for 25 minutes to rise until the dough doubles in size (about 25 minutes) *see notes*
• Preheat your oven to 375ºF
• Divide your dough into two loaves (or more if you want to make hoagie's or rolls)
• Let your loaves rest for 5 minutes
• Brush your loaves with egg wash to promote a nice golden brown color
• Use a sharp knife to make three slashes at a 30º angle in the top of the loaf, about 1/4" deep. These slashes make the loaves look nice and also keeps the crust from tearing while it bakes in the oven.
• Bake your loaves for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. You can also use a thermometer to check the center of your bread. If the temperature reads 190º - 200º your bread is done.

60 MINUTE HOMEMADE WHITE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix all dry ingredients. Then add oil and water. Mix for one minute. The dough should be very sticky. If it is too dry add more water
• Mix the dough for an additional 5 minutes, do not add more flour.
• Spray a clean surface like a cutting board, baking sheet, or silicone mat with cooking spray. Place the dough on the surface and knead until smooth. This only takes a couple turns of the dough.
• If baking bread in a bread pan, lightly grease the bread pan and shape the dough into the pan.
• If baking on a cookie sheet, lightly grease the baking pan. Then form the bread dough into the desired shape and place it on baking sheet. You can also use a pizza stone.
• Cover the bread with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for 25 minutes in a warm place.
• Preheat oven to 350 F. When the dough is done rising bake take off the towel or plastic wrap and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.