Description
This Fluffy Butter Bread recipe produces a soft, tender loaf with a hint of sweetness and rich buttery flavor. Perfect for sandwiches or toast, this homemade bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
For Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon softened butter for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Add melted butter, egg, salt, and most of the flour. Knead until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Let the dough rise until doubled in size, then shape into a loaf and let it rise again.
- Bake: Preheat the oven, bake the bread until golden, then brush with butter.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, replace half of the milk with heavy cream.
- To make it extra fluffy, ensure thorough kneading and full rising.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
