Here’s a simple, soft homemade bread recipe using your ingredients. It’s beginner-friendly, fluffy inside, and perfect with warm butter.
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Foolproof Homemade Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (not hot, about 40–45°C)
- ½ cup warm water
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4–4½ cups all-purpose flour
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Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
- Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
(If it doesn’t foam, your yeast may be inactive.)
2. Mix the Dough
- Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
(Add small amounts of flour if sticky.)
4. First Rise
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl.
- Cover with a towel or plastic wrap.
- Let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
5. Shape the Bread
- Punch down the dough to release air.
- Shape into a loaf or rolls.
- Place in a greased loaf pan or baking tray.
6. Second Rise
- Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
7. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Tap the loaf — it should sound hollow.
8. Cool & Serve
- Let bread cool slightly.
- Serve warm with fresh butter for the best taste.
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Tips for Perfect Bread
✔ Milk makes the bread softer and richer.
✔ Don’t use hot liquid — it kills yeast.
✔ Brush the top with butter after baking for extra softness.
If you want, I can also give you:
✅ a no-knead version
✅ fluffy dinner rolls version
✅ Moroccan bakery-style bread
Just tell me 🙂