Home-Style Yeast Bread

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

Makes

2 loaves (16 slices each)

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022
Everyone likes the tender texture and slightly sweet taste of this homemade bread. When I'm in the mood to bake, I usually double the recipe and share loaves with friends. The dough also makes lovely rolls. -Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina
Home-Style Yeast Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 6 to 7 cups bread flour

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, salt, eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Divide in half. Shape into loaves and place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 118 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.