Super Soft Basic Bread
This Super Soft Basic Bread Recipe is an easy, fluffy, and simply delicious white bread recipe. Also, the texture is as good as fresh bakery bread. Perfect to make sandwiches, dinner bread, or simply add on some butter to relish fresh bakery-style bread.
About this bread
Firstly, this is the super fluffy, soft, and light homemade bread recipe
Moreover, it is perfect for Sandwiches and easy to make bread recipe
Above all, it contains all basic ingredients and can be modified as required (eg: Spiced Herb bread – just add some herbs to the dough)
Also, got a milk loaf kinda taste as the recipe contains milk powder
How To Make Easy White Bread Recipe
So, when you plan on baking bread for the 1st time lookout for recipes that are basic and to the point. Moreover, only once a basic bread recipe is perfected only then can someone explore variations
Super Soft Basic Bread
This bread recipe is basic, to the point, and is absolutely delicious. Whenever I bake this bread my mother thinks I’m one amazing baker as it turns out better than the readymade ones. So fresh and fluffy, the texture is beautiful
Baking bread is all about kneading the dough well and baking it at the right temperature. Bread making is super easy if all steps are followed accordingly
Simple Homemade Bread Recipe
KNEADING THE DOUGH
So, the initial steps are combining the yeast mixture with the flour mixture. Initially, the dough is sticky but kneading it well will turn this sticky dough into a smooth one. In other words, use your palms and knead the dough on a granite surface for best results
PROOFING FOR SUPER SOFT BASIC BREAD
Proving the dough is another essential step in bread making. I proof the dough after mixing the basic ingredients for 40 mins, beat the dough back and knead it again into a smooth ball and reproof it for 30 mins and finally knead it into a smooth log shape dough, place it in the loaf tin dusted with flour and proof it for 30 mins or until double in size. Bake once done
BAKING
Bread should be baked at 180 degrees C for 30 – 40 mins. The top should be a dark golden brown and should feel firm when tapped (sound hollow when tapped) An inserted skewer should come out clean. Once the bread is baked, remove it out of the oven and brush some melted butter onto it
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm water. Add the yeast, stir and set aside for 5-6 mins. This mixture should turn frothy.
- In another bowl, add the all-purpose flour, milk powder, and salt. Mix well. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture to it. Using a spoon mix all of it together. Add the remaining 1/2 cup (120 ml) water a little at a time. Mix well. Add water only as required. The dough should turn slightly sticky (not too sticky)
- Knead well for 7-8 mins and place this dough in a bowl greased with oil, cling wrap the bowl. Proof the dough for 40 mins or until double in size. Once done, punch the dough back, add 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of butter and knead it for 7-8 mins again. Proof for 30 mins and re-punch the dough.
- Once done, bring the dough onto a surface dusted with flour and form a smooth log shape according to the size of the baking loaf dish (I used a 7-inch rectangular loaf tin). Place the dough in it and let it double in size, should take about 30-40 mins
- In a small bowl, combine the milk and 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Brush it onto the top of the loaf
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 30-40 mins until the top turns dark golden brown and feels firm
- Remove from the oven and brush on some more butter and milk onto it. There you have a Soft Basic Bread
Recipe Card
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups 300 grams
- milk powder 3 tablespoons 30 grams
- salt ½ teaspoon 2 grams
- warm water ½ cup + ½ cup 120 ml + 120 ml
- instant dry yeast 1 ½ teaspoon 5 grams
- sugar 3 tablespoons 40 grams
- milk 1 tablespoon 15 grams
- butter 2 tablespoon + 1 tablespoons room temperature (30 grams + 15 grams)
- Oil for greasing the bowl
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sugar and ½ cup (120 ml) warm water. Add the yeast, stir and set aside for 5-6 mins. This mixture should turn frothy.
- In another bowl, add the all-purpose flour, milk powder, and salt. Mix well. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture to it. Using a spoon mix all of it together. Add the remaining ½ cup (120 ml) water a little at a time. Mix well. Add water only as required. The dough should turn slightly sticky (not too sticky)
- Knead well for 7-8 mins and place this dough in a bowl greased with oil, cling wrap the bowl. Proof the dough for 40 mins or until double in size. Once done, punch the dough back, add 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of butter and knead it for 7-8 mins again. Proof for 30 mins and re-punch the dough.
- Once done, bring the dough onto a surface dusted with flour and form a smooth log shape according to the size of the baking loaf dish (I used a 7-inch rectangular loaf tin). Place the dough in it and let it double in size, should take about 30-40 mins
- In a small bowl, combine the milk and 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Brush it onto the top of the loaf
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 30-40 mins until the top turns dark golden brown and feels firm
- Remove from the oven and brush on some more butter and milk onto it. There you have a Super Soft Basic Bread
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Have you ever used honey instead of sugar? I used it on another bread recipe and it was really good. If so would it be the same amount?
Hi Meagon .. I’ve not tried making the bread with honey but I’m sure it will work. I’d stick to the same quantity for honey
I just tried to make this, I checked the bread after 30 minutes to see how done it was. It looked great, but not brown, so I closed the door and checked again 10 minutes later. It had sunk! And still had no color.
Is it correct to set the oven to just 180 degrees? I thinking maybe it was supposed to read 380 degrees..
Please let me know, I want to try again, but I question the baking temperature.
Thanks
Hey Susan .. Sorry to hear that
This is one of my go-to recipes and never fails cos its too easy and delicious.
I’m guessing in your case its the oven that created an issue. Firstly, the oven heating may have not been right or the mode that you baked it at may have been wrong.
Secondly, it is 180 degrees C (C stands for celcius) So, my question to you is, did you bake it at 180 degrees C or 180 degrees F (fahrenheit) ? If baked at F, that must be a problem
Bake at 375 Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. It’s a bit higher than 180C but it baked and browned nicely.
Sounds Excellent ..
do you spray or grease the loaf pan and when the bread is done do you remove the bread from the pan right away or cool a while in pan
There’s no need to grease or spray the loaf pan. And I let the bread cool in the pan for a while once baked before removing it
thank you
Dear Alisha,
I’m trying your recipe the second time today. It is so worth it. I didn’t have milk powder so what I did was i used 120ml of water to mix sugar and yeast so I used my liquid milk as required as the remaining 120ml water. The first bread i made, i used about 30ml of water and the bread came out fine but was too salty. So this time around, i reduced d salt slightly.
I tried to use 60ml liquid milk today but was a bit mushy, so i added a very little flour to make it to desired texture. I hope it comes out great.
Thank you for this recipe. You really saved me from eating stale bread as getting fresh bread in my new home is quite expensive.
Thankyou !! So happy to hear from you..
Love it how you experimenting with this recipe
Hi Alisha I tried your pin, it looked good but it dint have any sweetness and a little dense in the middle. I used 9 inch bread loaf
Hi Alisha
I tried this recipe today without milk powder and I used 9 inch bread loaf. The thing is I dint find the bread sweet and it is dense.
The measurements I used-
Maida-384 g
Warm water-154+154
Instant dry yeast-1 1/2 +I pinch
Sugar-48 g
Milk-17 g
Butter-38 g
So can you say what is wrong with this?
I see that you’ve tweeked all the quantities of the ingredients which will definitely yield a different texture. Also, adding milk powder to this recipe is essential. Please follow the recipe with exact measurements for best results
Can I skip milk powder from this recipe by adding milk instead and can I bake this in 9 inch bread loaf?
Milk powder is essential not just for taste but even texture of this bread. Please don’t skip it
My bread maker has disappointed me the last few times so I googled a soft, fluffy bread and this popped up. Made it today!…This is THE best loaf of bread I have EVER made! It is definitely light, soft, and good for sandwiches! Texture is as good as store-bought bread but much tastier and no preservatives! I was hoping you would include variations with different flours and herbs. I will be experiementing with that.
Your recipe called for adding butter during the second kneading. I thought, “here we go! Another recipe on the internet that was written incorrectly!”. As I started kneading in the butter, it was weird and squishy but, about half way through, it all incorporated and came together nicely!
This will be my go-to bread from now on!
Hi Gail ..
So so happy to read this message. I love this bread recipe of mine and had to share it with you guys. Glad you liked this recipe so much. Thanks for all the love
Your bread is very good, exactly what I was looking for! I even forgot to knead in the 2T of butter when making it and it was STILL delicious!! Definitely a keeper, and next time I’ll remember the butter. Thank you!!
So happy you liked the recipe. Thankyou !!
Hello, Alisha, Bread looks perfect and yummy. I also want to try brown bread recipe , please send Me its recipe. Thanks
Will post one soon Krina ..
It’s hard to find well-informed people on this topic,
but you sound like you know what you’re talking about!
Thanks
Thankyou !! Glad you found this useful …
I just posted a comment but forgot to see where to give stars. This is a 5 star for me. And thanks so much for this easy but a little time consuming with the two kneads and three risings but well worth every second.
Yes.. Definitely time-consuming but like you said totally worth it !!
I added everything all at once to my kitchen-aid stand mixer including the cup of water. Mixed with dough hook and then machine kneaded and followed directions from there. Just came out of the of the oven and it is half gone already. I cut it very hot with a very sharp bread knife. I used a parchment paper cradle to bake and remove easily from the bread pan. The crumb is beautiful and tasty. Not too sweet for me although some other comments said it might be. I think it is the perfect soft white sandwich bread recipe. No sandwiches here…just butter today. I’ll probably make another loaf or two tomorrow. I will double the recipe.
Hey Aliann… So glad you liked this recipe… Each thing you said, sounds perfect. Thanks for taking the trouble and noting it all down… I love this bread too, just yum!! And always turns out great. I make it so often and like you said it’s all over just with the butter .. I don’t think I’ve ever landed up making sandwiches ..Hahah
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Ah !! Thank you so much for all the love … So glad you liked this post
7 inches in length
Yes !!
I nailed it.very sweet.
I wish i could post a photo here.but it was delicious
Thank you.
Yeyiee.. Thanks, Maureen !! I’m so happy you nailed this one. Wish I could see the image as well
Hi Alisha,
Thanks for sharing such a lovely recipe of white bread,I tried out today and it turned out awesome, my daughter’s enjoyed with butter on it, so soft it really melts in the mouth.
Please share garlic bread, brown bread and bun bread recipes too
Thanks, Nazima…
I am so so happy to hear this. Will definitely share some recipes as you’ve mentioned. Stay tuned !!
Could this be made in a bread machine? Mine makes 2 lb loaves so I could always 1 1/2 times the ingredients.
Yes Donna !! Go ahead and make some in a bread machine, turns out just right
I tried this recipe today and the outcome is awesome!
Thanks, Rathika..
I’m glad you liked it !! Would love to see the outcome
Hi mere paas 7″tin nahin hain to kya 6″or 8″isme se kisi me bana sakte hain please
8 inch tin me bana lo
Hello! The bread looks amazing and I can’t wait to try this recipe ?
I just have a small doubt..
In the recipe you have mentioned the use of instant dry yeast.. Can i substitute it with active dry yeast? If so what’s the quantity?
Thanks in advance ?
Hi Rama
Yes !! You can use active yeast instead of instant yeast. However, you need to add 2 teaspoons of active yeast instead of 1 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast
This is actually helpful, thanks.
alisha plz tell me can i use wheat flour instead of plain flour if i am on diet … or share the receipe of brown bread
Hi Ali
You could use half wheat flour and half all purpose flour for this recipe. I wouldn’t recommend using only wheat flour as the bread then turns dense and heavy. Will soon share my brown bread recipe. Stay tuned !!
I love baking bread, that’s the perfect homemade loaf of bread right there.
Thanks, Mary
I’m glad you like it !!
That is one perfect looking loaf of bread! You really nailed it, all while making it sound so easy. Love it!
Thanks, Claire !!
I’m glad you like it !!
This is a gorgeous loaf of bread! Homemade bread is hands down the best there is. Yours look so soft and perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating all by itself. 🙂
Thanks, Kim !!
Yes !! I can eat this all by itself. It’s delicious !!
There’s nothing quite like warm bread, fresh out of the oven…I have to force myself to wait until it’s cool enough to eat! This bread reminds me of brioche bread, which is so fabulous
Thanks, Karyl
So true… Nothing like fresh baked homemade bread !! Love it !!
I just love how fluffy it is! I just want to snuggle up next to it, haha!
Hahah .. Thanks, Leslie !!
I love fresh, homemade bread! There’s just something about it, the flavors, the texture, so much better than store-bought bread.
Totally agree with you !!
Great tips and a fantastic looking loaf of bread. I bet it does make a great sandwich. I like soft breads for certainly sandwiches. What with school starting soon this would be ideal in a lunch box.
Thanks, Marisa
I’m glad you find this recipe useful !!
There’s is nothing like freshly baked bread. Sounds great to have as a side for dinner then have leftovers for sandwiches.
Sounds perfect to me !!
I can’t resist a good bread recipe, but for some reason I haven’t made bread in FOREVER!! This looks perfect!
Thanks, Cathleen !!
Do give this a try
This bread looks like the absolutely perfect fluffy texture for sandwiches!
Thanks, Jenni
Yes !! It is perfect for sandwiches !!
That looks like a nice soft loaf of bread. We love bread at home and the kids need sandwiches for school so this is a must-have in the fridge. Love the golden crust you have on this bread. Looks yum!
Thanks, Veena
You’re so inspiring !!
Ooh your bread looks gorgeous! I’ve never seen a loaf this beautiful in the store…homemade is always the best! It looks so soft and wonderful, I wish I could reach in and grab a slice. Mmmm now I’m feeling inspired to make some bread 😀
Thanks, Tammy
I’m so glad to know you love the look of the bread
I can’t wait for you to try it out !!
My husband would completely melt if I made this for him! Bread is his favorite!
In that case, you really need to try this recipe !!