"The best homemade white bread recipe! It's soft and fluffy, chewy and tender, has such a delicious flavor. A repeat recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup (175ml) warm water, (110-115 degrees)
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2 1/2 tsp (9g) active dry yeast, (or instant yeast* (see notes))
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2 1/2 Tbsp (32g) granulated sugar, (divided)
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup (175ml) milk, (warmed to 110-115 degrees)
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3 1/2 cups (496g) unbleached all-purpose flour (or bread flour, then more as needed (scoop and level to measure))
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3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, (plus 1/2 Tbsp more for top)