How to Make a Loaf of White Bread

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Spray the loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

   This should take about 10 minutes.
   
   The mixture will strongly smell of yeast and look foamy when ready-to-use. ,,, You can use an electric mixer, or a whisk.
   
   As shown in the image , The dough will start to leave the sides of the bowl. ,, To knead by hand, place the heel of the palm and press the bread dough, turn 1/4 turn, repeat.
   
   See How to Knead Dough. ,,, Turn to coat with nonstick cooking spray. ,,,,,,,,,,
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   Step 2: Heat a small bowl by pouring in hot water and throw the water out.

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   Step 3: Add the yeast.

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   Step 4: Add about 1 cup of warm water (105 to 110 degrees F or 38º C) to the yeast.

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   Step 5: Let it rest until bubbly.

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   Step 6: Add the yeast to a large mixing bowl.

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   Step 7: Melt the butter and add it along with milk

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   Step 8: sugar and salt into the yeast mixture.

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   Step 9: Add 2 cups flour and stir well.

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    Step 10: Add the remaining flour

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    Step 11: 1/4 cup at-a-time

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    Step 12: until the dough is slightly sticky.

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    Step 13: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

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    Step 14: Knead for 10 minutes by hand.

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    Step 15: Shape dough into a ball.

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    Step 16: Spray a clean mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

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    Step 17: Add the ball of dough to the mixing bowl.

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    Step 18: Cover with the tea towel.

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    Step 19: Let it rise until double

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    Step 20: for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

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    Step 21: Remove the dough from the bowl.

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    Step 22: Roll out using a rolling pin.

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    Step 23: Shape into a loaf.

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    Step 24: Place it into the loaf pan.

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    Step 25: Let it rise until almost double

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    Step 26: for about 1 hour.

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    Step 27: Bake at 400º F or 200º C for about 30 minutes.

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    Step 28: Take out the bread and let it cool.

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    Step 29: The bread is ready .

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