Super Soft Basic Bread
This Super Soft Basic Bread Recipe is easy, fluffy and simply delicious. 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.
Super Soft Bakery Bread
ABOUT THE BREAD
Super fluffy, soft and light
Perfect for Sandwiches and easy to make
Contains all basic ingredients and can be modified as required (eg: Spiced Herb bread – just add some herbs to the dough)
Got a milk loaf kinda taste as the recipe contains milk powder
Super Soft Bakery Bread
When you plan on baking bread for the 1st time look out for recipes that are basic and to the point. Once a basic bread recipe is perfected only then can someone explore variations
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
Super Soft Bakery Bread
KNEADING THE DOUGH
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. Use your palms and knead the dough on a granite surface for best results
PROOFING
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 on some melted butter onto it
Super Soft Bakery Bread
Super Soft Basic Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups (300 grams)
- milk powder 3 tablespoons (30 grams)
- salt 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams)
- warm water 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup (120 ml + 120 ml)
- instant dry yeast 1 1/2 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 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 Super Soft Basic Bread
Super Soft Bakery Bread
Super Soft Basic Bread (Recipe Card)
Super Soft Basic Bread
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Yield 1 7-inch loaf
This Super Soft Basic Bread Recipe is easy, fluffy and simply delicious. 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.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups (300 grams)
milk powder 3 tablespoons (30 grams)
salt 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams)
warm water 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup (120 ml + 120 ml)
instant dry yeast 1 1/2 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 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 Super Soft Basic Bread
Courses Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 100g
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 298 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 6.3 g | 10% | |
Saturated Fat 3.657 g | 18% | |
Unsaturated Fat 1.604 g | ||
Trans Fat 0.175 g | ||
Cholesterol 16 mg | 5% | |
Sodium 273 mg | 11% | |
Total Carbohydrates 51.72 g | 17% | |
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g | 8% | |
Sugars 6.46 g | ||
Protein 7.85 g | 16% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Super Soft Bakery Bread
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Super Soft Bakery Bread
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 !!
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 !!
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 !!
This bread looks like the absolutely perfect fluffy texture for sandwiches!
Thanks, Jenni
Yes !! It is perfect for sandwiches !!
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
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 !!
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 !!
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 !!
I just love how fluffy it is! I just want to snuggle up next to it, haha!
Hahah .. Thanks, Leslie !!
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 !!
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 !!
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 !!
I love baking bread, that’s the perfect homemade loaf of bread right there.
Thanks, Mary
I’m glad you like it !!
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 !!