Avanti’s Bread Recipe
Avanti’s Bread Recipe is soft, sweet and very tasty. Many people love this bread because it has a light and fluffy texture. It is perfect for sandwiches, snacks or simple butter toast.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (for brushing)
Instructions
Prepare the yeast
- Mix warm water, warm milk, and sugar. Add yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
Mix dry ingredients
- Add flour and salt to a large bowl. Stir with a spoon until combined.
Add wet ingredients
- Pour yeast mix, oil, and egg into the bowl. Stir until a rough dough forms.
Knead the dough
- Place dough on a floured surface. Knead for ten minutes until smooth and soft.
First rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean towel. Let rise one hour.
Shape the dough
- Punch the dough down. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan.
Second rise
- Cover again with towel. Let the dough rise for thirty minutes until puffy.
Preheat oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Let it heat while dough rises.
Bake the bread
- Place loaf pan in oven. Bake for twenty-eight to thirty minutes until golden brown.
Brush with butter
- Remove from oven. Brush top with melted butter for soft crust.
Cool the bread
- Place loaf on a rack. Let it cool before slicing. This keeps bread soft.
Slice and serve
- Use a sharp knife. Slice gently to keep the bread fluffy and tender.
Notes
- Use warm, not hot, water to activate yeast.
- Knead the dough well for a soft texture.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place.
- Brush the top with butter for a golden and soft crust.
- Cool completely before slicing to avoid squished bread.