Classic Homemade White Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 6.5 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons lard, softened
• 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare all of your ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Incorporate 2 cups of flour, lard, and salt. Gradually add the remaining flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition. Once the dough forms, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic, approximately 8 minutes.
3. Grease a large bowl lightly, place the dough inside, and turn to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow the dough to rise in a warm environment until it doubles in size, around 1 hour.
4. Lightly grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans in preparation for baking.
5. Punch down the dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough evenly into two portions and shape them into loaves. Transfer the loaves to the prepared pans, cover them with a damp cloth, and let them rise until doubled, approximately 40 minutes.
6. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Put the bread in the preheated oven, then decrease the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake until the top turns golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 30 minutes.
7. Slice, serve, and savor the deliciousness of your homemade bread!

Nutrition

• Calories: 167 kcal
• Fat Content: 3 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 351 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 2 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g