White bread in the oven

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake white bread in the oven at home? Prepare the necessary ingredients. Take the highest grade wheat flour. The success of your baking will largely depend on this.

2. STEP 2

   

   Heat the water to 37-40 degrees, but no more, since in a hot environment the yeast will simply die. Pour dry yeast into a small container and fill it with a small amount of warm water (about 50 ml). Leave for 15 minutes in a warm place. If the yeast is not expired or spoiled, a foamy cap will appear on the surface of the dough. Read about yeast in the article below the steps.

3. STEP 3

   

   Sift the flour into a deep bowl. Thanks to this, it will be saturated with oxygen and the bread will turn out fluffier. You may need more or less flour than indicated. It all depends on its properties. It is necessary to focus on the desired thick consistency of the dough. Read about flour and its properties at the link at the end of the recipe.

4. STEP 4

   

   Add sugar and salt. Pour in the activated yeast. Mix everything.

5. STEP 5

   

   Pour the remaining amount of warm water into the dough.

6. STEP 6

   

   Knead a wet, thick and fairly sticky dough.

7. STEP 7

   

   Cover the bowl with a towel and leave in a warm, draft-free place for 40 minutes. During this time, the volume of the dough will increase 2-3 times.

8. STEP 8

   

   Transfer the risen dough to a work surface and knead it with hands greased with vegetable oil. Kneading is necessary in order to expel carbon dioxide from the dough, which interferes with the fermentation process.

9. STEP 9

   

   Form the dough into a ball, return it to the bowl and leave in a warm place under a towel for another 40 minutes. You can hide it in the oven, heated to 30-40 degrees. After the time has passed, the dough should be kneaded again.

10. STEP 10

    

    Grease the bottom and walls of a heat-resistant mold (I have a rectangular one) with vegetable oil with a high smoking point and sprinkle with flour.

11. STEP 11

    

    Place the dough into the mold. Sprinkle flour on the top of the loaf to prevent the surface from becoming dry during proofing.

12. STEP 12

    

    Leave the form with the dough in a warm place again for 30 minutes. Turn on the oven to 190 degrees in advance. Read about all the intricacies of different ovens in the article at the end of the recipe.

13. STEP 13

    

    Bake the bread for about 40 minutes, check your oven. To make the bread more airy and not dry when baking, I advise you to place a small baking tray with water on the bottom of the oven. When the top of the bread is browned, pierce it with a wooden skewer: if it comes out dry, then remove the baking dish from the oven. Spray the top of the loaf with hot water and cover with a towel until cool completely. Homemade white bread is ready in the oven. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

katyshaa

09.08.2023

4.6

Super! For those who are trying to bake bread on their own, here is a loaf recipe according to GOST.

Testomania

09.08.2023

5

The dough for this recipe turned out very soft and sticky. After the first proofing, I kneaded it right in the bowl. After the second proofing, I placed it in the mold. A very good tip in the recipe is to knead the sticky dough with oiled hands. I baked white bread in the oven with a tray of water on the bottom shelf. I checked the readiness of the bread by tapping my finger and the golden color of the top of the finished bread. It turned out good, a large brick of white bread, very, very soft and tender inside, it was even difficult to cut it (I had to sharpen the knife well). The bread is airy and flavorful! The entire loaf was eaten at once during lunch (there were four of us). I liked the recipe, very simple and quick. Thank you!

Tatyana EAO

09.08.2023

4.8

The bread turned out to have the same texture and taste as store-bought bread. Thanks for the recipe.

Anastasia

09.08.2023

4.8

Thanks for the recipe, I have never eaten tastier bread. Crispy crust, tender crumb!

Queen

09.08.2023

4.6

Hooray! My first white bread! I used a little more flour. I baked it for 60 minutes. I really liked the bread. Thanks to the author of the recipe!!!

Admin Rina

09.08.2023

4.6

I admit that I love yeast dough in all its forms, but in bread I prefer homemade sourdough (both rye and wheat) to yeast. I was inspired to make white yeast bread by my household, who wanted it “here and now” and did not agree to wait until the morning. I used three types of flour in the bread: premium unbleached wheat, finely ground whole grain (without visible coarse particles), a little corn flour (30 grams) and second grade flour. I increased the proportions of all ingredients (based on 900 grams of flour), and since I know the properties of such a flour mixture, I immediately slightly reduced the amount of water. I baked it in my favorite way, like hearth bread, by molding two pieces of “loaves” in colanders, and then making cuts, as in this recipe. I also baked using yeast-free technology: 10 minutes at 240 degrees with steam (water on an additional baking sheet), and then at 200 degrees 35 minutes. In my oven this scheme works great. The bread turned out very fluffy, with a crispy, but not oaky crust. Everyone really liked it. I recommend the recipe not only as a guide to action, but also as a wonderful field for creativity!

Marina

09.08.2023

4.9

Can you please tell me the size of the bread pan?