Basic White Bread

Place Warm Milk (OR Warm Water), Dry Yeast and Sugar in a bowl, mix gently and set aside.

Place Bread Flour and Salt in a large heat-proof bowl, and mix to combine. Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture and Butter (OR Olive Oil). Mix well to form a soft dough. Knead for 2 to 3 minutes, adding extra flour if required, until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

After 1 hour, punch down the dough slightly. Divide the dough in half, and make them into balls, then place in a lightly greased loaf tin. (*Dividing process is probably not necessary, but I do this always.) Set aside in a warm place for 1/2 hour or until doubled. Pre-heat oven to 180℃.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from loaf tin to wire rack to cool.