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Plain White Bread

How to Make Basic White Bread

Manny
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Bread Recipe
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 3 loaves

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages dry yeast
  • 7-8 cups white flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 2/3 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil

Instructions
 

How to make Basic White Bread

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
  • Add oil and half the flour; beat until smooth.
  • Add salt and remaining flour, or enough to make stiff dough.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic (5 to 7 minutes).
  • Place in oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place for from 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Punch down and let rise again in 30 minutes in a warm place (optional).
  • Divide in thirds, mold unto loaves and place in greased loaf pans.
  • Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour, or until double in bulk.
  • Bake at 450 °F for first 15 minutes, then at 375  °F for 45 more minutes.
  • Remove from pans, brush with oil and cool on rack.
  • Yield: 3 loaves.