Homemade Bread Loaf

Steps

1. 1

   Measure out all your ingredients accurately.

2. 2

   Add the water, instant yeast, sugar, bread flour, powdered milk, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer.

3. 3

   Mix the ingredients for about 4 minutes or until the dough becomes elastic.

   Start 4-minute timer
4. 4

   Add the room temperature butter to the dough.

5. 5

   Continue mixing for a couple of minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

6. 6

   Take the dough out of the mixer and roll it into a smooth ball.

7. 7

   Cover the dough and place it in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

   Start 1-hour timer
8. 8

   Once doubled, deflate the dough and transfer it to a clean work surface.

9. 9

   Divide the dough into smaller portions (this recipe is ideal for 2 loaves).

10. 10

    Roll each portion of dough into a log shape.

11. 11

    Drizzle the dough with 1 tablespoon of oil to prevent it from drying out.

12. 12

    Transfer the dough logs to your loaf pans.

13. 13

    Cover the pans and allow the dough to rise again for another 40 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

    Start 1-hour timer
14. 14

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)).

15. 15

    Bake the bread for 30 minutes until golden brown.

    Start 30-minute timer