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15 Best White Bread Recipes (Easy & Delicious)

FEBRUARY 20, 2023
15 Best White Bread Recipes (Easy & Delicious)
White bread may have gotten a bad rap over the years, but there’s no denying its importance in the culinary world. It’s a classic comfort food, the perfect vehicle for all the delicious condiments and toppings that make sandwiches so beloved. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply to put a smile on your family’s faces, a batch of homemade white bread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. And it’s not as daunting as it seems — these 15 easy recipes will have you making delicious white bread in no time. We have all the classic recipes, from a fluffy sandwich loaf to crusty white bread. Grab your ingredients and lets get baking!
Better Homes and Gardens

Gluten-Free White Bread

There are many recipes out there for gluten-free bread, but finding a gluten-free white bread recipe is trickier. With help from our gluten-free flour mix and some added oat flour you can create a homemade bread without gluten for all your sandwich needs.
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23
20 min
TOTAL TIME
998
CALORIES
$1.84
PER SERVING
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Gluten-Free White Bread
King Arthur Flour

No-Knead Crusty White Bread

The most basic of all no-knead loaves, this is a wonderful way to get into yeast-bread baking. The easy stir-together dough rests in your refrigerator, developing flavor all the time, till you're ready to bake. About 90 minutes before you want to serve bread, grab a handful of dough, shape it, let...
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21,313
5 hr 35 min
TOTAL TIME
281
CALORIES
$0.12
PER SERVING
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No-Knead Crusty White Bread
Butter With A Side Of Bread

Homemade White Bread

Homemade White Bread made with flour, yeast, butter & a bit of sugar and salt. Classic bread recipe that yields 2 loaves of homemade white bread perfect for toast & sandwiches.
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201
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
116
CALORIES
$0.09
PER SERVING
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Homemade White Bread
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Tarateaspoon

Soft & Fluffy White Bread Recipe

I use the Japanese milk bread technique called Tangzhong. It's super simple, takes only a few hours, and creates a soft sandwich bread that you'll love.
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27
2 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
1985
CALORIES
$1.27
PER SERVING
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Soft & Fluffy White Bread Recipe
Epicurious

Saturday White Bread

This yeast bread recipe from Ken Forkish is designed for someone who wants to make good, crusty loaves of white bread from start to finish in one day.
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730
CALORIES
$0.38
PER SERVING
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Saturday White Bread
Eat Up! Kitchen

Fannie Farmer White Bread

Although it took almost a full 24 hours to get here, this is the best bread I've ever made and one of the best I've had in my life. It came out with a perfect crusty exterior and a soft, pillowy interior. 
816
CALORIES
$3.78
PER SERVING
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Fannie Farmer White Bread
Oh, Sweet Basil

White Bread

White Bread is one of the greatest childhood comforts. Our white bread recipe will take you straight back as you sink your teeth into a soft and fluffy slice.
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14
2 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
144
CALORIES
$0.14
PER SERVING
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White Bread
Gluesticks

Homemade Amish White Bread

This recipe for homemade Amish white bread yields 2 loaves of perfectly soft white bread. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or eating fresh from the oven with butter. It has been a family favorite for years!
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543
2 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
257
CALORIES
$0.21
PER SERVING
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Homemade Amish White Bread
The Genetic Chef

Beautiful Loaves of White Bread

These are exactly as the title implies - beautiful loaves of white bread. Perfect plain, slathered with butter, used for sandwiches, or toasted into crisp slices of deliciousness. These require two rises, but it’s so worth it.
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CALORIES
$3.25
PER SERVING
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Beautiful Loaves of White Bread
The Carefree Kitchen

Homemade White Bread

This simple Homemade White Bread recipe makes the most soft and fluffy loaves that bake up nice and tall and fill your entire house with the most amazing smell.  It makes the best sandwich bread, toast or afternoon snack.
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20,857
1
2 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
1687
CALORIES
$7.39
PER SERVING
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Homemade White Bread
Cook Click n Devour

Classic White Bread Recipe

This classic white bread recipe is real simple, yields one of the best loaf and absolutely beginner friendly. Even if you are novice baker you can bake this loaf with ease in no time. Vegan recipe with five basic ingredients that you probably have stocked in your pantry, less than 15 mins hands on t...
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43
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1078
CALORIES
$0.50
PER SERVING
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Classic White Bread Recipe
Martha Stewart

Japanese-Style White Bread

This traditional Japanese-style bread, also known as Japanese milk bread, has a soft, buttery texture unlike traditional American white bread. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 606.
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778
CALORIES
$0.56
PER SERVING
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Japanese-Style White Bread
Beyond The Chicken Coop

Homemade White Wheat Bread

Homemade White Wheat Bread is perfect for sandwiches or toast.
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50 min
TOTAL TIME
1390
CALORIES
$1.35
PER SERVING
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Homemade White Wheat Bread
Robin Hood

Soft & Simple White Bread

Get ready to make a simple, soft, and delicious white bread that will make your bread-loving heart swoon. This is one of the easiest bread recipes you'll ever make - so don't be intimidated! In just a few simple steps, you can enjoy a warm and fluffy loaf of bread that will take your tastebuds on a ...
1
2
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1503
CALORIES
$7.13
PER SERVING
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Soft & Simple White Bread
Crazy For Crust

Homemade White Bread Recipe

This EASY Homemade White Bread is made from scratch. It makes two loaves and is the perfect sandwich bread! Making homemade bread is easier than you think.
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1,374
50 min
TOTAL TIME
123
CALORIES
$0.56
PER SERVING
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Homemade White Bread Recipe
White Bread FAQ
When does white bread expire?
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Is white bread bad for you?
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Can white bread be used in recipes apart from making sandwiches?
Why is my white bread crust too hard?
Why is there a strong yeast smell in my homemade bread?
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Does white bread have gluten?
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