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### **Instructions:**
### **1️⃣ Activate the Yeast**
1. In a small bowl, combine **warm water, sugar, and yeast**. Let it sit for **5-10 minutes** until it becomes foamy.
### **2️⃣ Mix the Dough**
2. In a large bowl, mix **flour and salt**.
3. Add the **yeast mixture, milk, and melted butter**, then stir until a dough forms.
### **3️⃣ Knead the Dough**
4. Turn the dough onto a **lightly floured surface** and knead for **8-10 minutes**, until smooth and elastic.
### **4️⃣ First Rise**
5. Place the dough in a **greased bowl**, cover with a towel, and let it **rise for 1 hour** (or until doubled in size).
### **5️⃣ Shape & Second Rise**
6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a **greased 9×5-inch loaf pan**.
7. Cover and let it **rise for another 30-40 minutes**.
### **6️⃣ Bake to Perfection**
8. Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)**.
9. Bake for **25-30 minutes**, until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
### **7️⃣ Cool & Enjoy**
10. Let the bread **cool completely** before slicing. Enjoy fresh or toasted!
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## **Tips for the Perfect Loaf**
✔ **Use warm water (not hot!)** – Too hot will kill the yeast, too cold won’t activate it.
✔ **Knead until smooth** – This develops the gluten for a soft, chewy texture.
✔ **Don’t rush the rise** – Good bread takes time!
✔ **Brush with butter** – Right after baking for a soft, golden crust.
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## **Ways to Enjoy Your Homemade White Bread**
🥪 **Classic Sandwich Bread** – Perfect for PB&J or grilled cheese.
🍞 **French Toast** – Thick, fluffy slices make the best French toast!
🧄 **Garlic Bread** – Toast with butter, garlic, and parsley.
🍯 **Honey Butter Toast** – Drizzle with honey for a sweet treat.
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## **Bake This Once & You’ll Be Hooked!**
Once you taste this **homemade white bread**, you’ll never go back to store-bought again! **So don’t lose this recipe—it’s a true classic that belongs in every kitchen!**
Will you be trying this recipe soon? Let me know how it turns out! 🍞😊
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