White Bread

Here’s the perfect white bread recipe for the people who love homemade bread.

Ingredients	Medium	Large
Water	1 cup	1 1/3 cups
Oil	2 tablespoons	3 tablespoons
Sugar	2 tablespoons	3 tablespoons
Salt	1 teaspoons	1 1/2 teaspoons
Bread flour	3 cups	4 cups
RED STAR® Active Dry Yeast	2 1/4 teaspoons	1 tablespoon

Bread Machine Method

Have water at 80 degrees F and all other ingredients at room temperature. Place into the pan in the order listed. Select a basic cycle and medium/normal crust.

Mixer Methods

Combine 1 cup flour and other dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Combine water and oil; heat to 120 to 130 degrees.

Hand-Held Mixer Method - Add liquid ingredients to dry mixture; blend on low speed. Beat 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed. By hand stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface 5 to 7 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Use additional flour if necessary.

Stand Mixer Method - Add liquid ingredients to dry mixture; mix with paddle or beaters for 4 minutes on medium speed. Gradually add remaining flour and knead with dough hook(s) 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Food Processor Method

Have all ingredients at room temperature. Place dry ingredients in processing bowl with steel blade. Process briefly to blend. While motor is running add water and oil. Process until mixed. Continue processing until dough cleans the sides of bowl. Use additional flour if necessary.

Rising, Shaping, and Baking

Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough tests ripe. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Roll or pat into a 14- x 7-inch rectangle. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 9- x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on rack.