Traditional White Bread

A delicious white bread recipe with a very light center with crunchy crust. You may substitute butter or vegetable oil for the lard if you wish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Stir in 2 cups flour, lard, and salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Lightly grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.

Step 4

Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into the prepared pans, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.

Step 5

Gather all ingredients.

Step 6

Serve and enjoy!

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place bread in the preheated oven and lower the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes.