Dan’s Classic Homemade White Bread

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   Place the milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on low until gently warmed to about 100 degrees F (38 degrees C), about 15 seconds. Stir in the sugar and honey until dissolved. Stir in the yeast; let stand until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 15 minutes.

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   Combine 4 cups bread flour and the salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; pour in the yeast mixture.

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   Mix on low speed until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute; the dough will be very wet.

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   Add the butter; mix in the remaining 2 cups bread flour, or as needed, until the dough begins to form a ball.

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   Switch to the dough hook; knead until the dough is smooth and springy, about 4 minutes.

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   Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface; knead until the surface of the dough begins to break during folding and kneading.

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   Roll the dough into a ball; place it into a large, lightly floured bowl.

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   Cover the bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

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   Coat two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.

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    Punch down the dough; transfer to a floured surface.

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    Knead for 2 minutes; cut the dough in half with a sharp knife.

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    Form the dough into logs, adding more flour if needed, and place them into the prepared pans.

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    Cover the loaves with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

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    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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    Place the loaves in the preheated oven; reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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    Bake until the tops are golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when thumped, about 25 minutes.

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    Cool the bread in the pans on wire racks for about 5 minutes before turning out to finish cooling on wire racks, about 40 minutes more.

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    Cover the loaves with a towel as they cool.

• Calories 252.59 kcal Moderate
• Protein 7.91 g Moderate
• Carbs 47.26 g Moderate
• Total Fat 2.68 g Low Source
• Saturated Fat 1.7 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 8.12 mg Low Source
• Sodium 17.26 mg Low Source
• Fiber 1.72 g Low Source
• Sugar 9.59 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 40.65 mg Low Source
• Iron 1.83 mg Moderate
• Potassium 52.51 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 48.69 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten