Description
Fluffy Butter Bread is a soft and delicious homemade bread that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe yields a perfectly tender loaf with a buttery flavor.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- After rising, punch down the dough to release air. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf pan with the kitchen towel and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until it has risen above the rim of the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a hint of spice.
- For a richer taste, substitute half of the milk with buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg