Batter White Bread

This batter bread is a yeast bread that requires no kneading! A brief, vigorous mixing is sufficient for this simple white bread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1.25 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine 1 1/4 cups sifted flour, warm water, shortening, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl; beat by hand for 300 strokes or with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Mix in remaining 1 3/4 cups sifted flour, scraping the bowl often, until dough is smooth. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Punch dough down gently; it will be sticky. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan, patting it down and shaping it with floured hands. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Uncover dough and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Brush melted butter over top and let cool.