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Once You Try This Trick, You'll Never Buy Bread Again

Once you try this soft, buttery homemade bread, you’ll never buy a store-bought loaf again. With a rich, tender crumb and golden crust, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into bakery-quality bread right in your kitchen. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or served warm with a pat of butter, this is the kind of bread you’ll want to bake on repeat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 –14 rolls
Course: Bread
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 ml warm water
  • 200 ml warm milk
  • 30 ml vegetable oil
  • 8 g dried yeast
  • 10 g sugar
  • 850 g all-purpose or bread flour
  • 150 g soft butter
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, sugar, and dried yeast. Stir and let sit for 10–15 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add vegetable oil, salt, and half the flour. Stir until a rough dough forms.
  3. Gradually add the rest of the flour while kneading until the dough becomes soft and only slightly sticky.
  4. Slowly incorporate the soft butter in portions, kneading until fully absorbed and the dough becomes smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes).
  5. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and shape into loaves or rolls as desired. Place into greased loaf pans or on a baking sheet.
  7. Cover again and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the tops are golden and the loaves sound hollow when tapped.
  9. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Optionally, brush the tops with melted butter for a soft, glossy finish.

Notes

  • For a slightly richer flavor, use whole milk instead of low-fat or skim.
  • Bread can be made into rolls, braided loaves, or baked in a Dutch oven for variation.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • For added flavor, fold in herbs, cheese, or garlic during the final knead.