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Perfect Fluffy Butter Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Guide

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This fluffy butter bread recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and yields a soft, buttery loaf perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying plain.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
  • ½ cup (120ml) warm water
  • ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
  • ¼ cup (60g) melted unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast with ½ cup (120ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C). Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup (120ml) warm milk, ¼ cup (60g) melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg.
  4. Combine everything: Pour the wet ingredients and activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
  6. First proof: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  7. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough to release air and shape it into a log. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  8. Second proof: Cover the pan with a towel and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes until it puffs up and fills the pan.
  9. Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Cool: Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

[‘Make sure your milk and water are warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.’, ‘Kneading is essential to develop gluten for a fluffy texture.’, ‘If your kitchen is cold, proof the dough in an oven with the light on.’, ‘Wait until the bread cools completely before slicing to maintain texture.’, ‘If the bread browns too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.’]

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