Basic White Bread (Hand Kneaded)
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- This bread checks all the right boxes for me: fast to mix, easy to knead by hand, and screamingly delicious to eat. When completely cool, the bread can be sliced very thinly. Your comments are welcome! Ingredients listed below.
Basic White Bread
Ingredients for 1 8- or 9-inch loaf (double the recipe for 2 loaves)
1/3 cup warm (110°F) water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup lukewarm milk (scalded and then cooled)
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter for brushing
Bake 425°F 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Never made bread before. It was fail - proof. Thanks for sharing and teaching me how to make bread.
Hi! I tweaked the recipe a little (added more salt to my personal taste and less flour - used just over 3 cups) and it's now my white bread go to! It can be sliced thinly and still holds up, great texture! When I watch your videos I feel like I've reached proper civilization. Thank you!
I have watched this video so many times this year. It is by far, the most useful and approachable lesson on kneading that I have seen on you tube thus far ( there might some others - I watch tons of bread tutuorials and some may say what you have explained but they become so involved - you are straight forward). The added explanations on not using additional flour, stirring in one direction, etc. were extremely helpful. Knowing WHY you are doing certain things or using certain ingredients are the key to good basic skills in my opinion ( former chef de partie), this way its easy to graduate to more elaborate recipes and grow as a baker. Thank you for all of your videos.
I'm so glad the video was helpful to you!
I have been making bread for 30 plus years, even worked as a baker in a restaurant that had fresh bread daily, and I have always added flour to reduce sticking.
This old dog just learned a new trick today! I can't wait to give this method a go.
I LOVE kneading dough, it is great way to reduce stress. 😃
Hey, I'm back. I tried this method (and recipe) twice - smashing!! It was SOO good flavor-wise, but the texture was the real hit. It was moist, tender and yet the outside had a nice crust that also wasn't dry. And, in my family, crust is everything!
Anyone iffy on using this recipe and method - don't be! This one is well beyond a keeper!!!
My husband always hates my bread so I went searching for a new recipe. So glad I found this. I doubled it to make 2 and I think he ate an entire loaf by himself! The kneading part was wonderful! I think that's what I've been doing wrong all along! Thank you for this! I'm now subscribed and I'll be looking at your other recipes
Hi MsStef1102 - Thank you for subbing. I'm so glad this bread worked out for you!
Kevin has wonderful, simple, always delicious recipes. I love how he explains and shows everything that’s important. Have a list of three, so far, that are absolute go tos. The leek and potato soup is delicious and easy, as is the cabbage casserole, even if you aren’t a fan of cabbage.
I have a bread machine but i still start with the kneading part first
I've been baking bread since I was about 12 (52 now). I have to say your bread is beautiful!! I didn't know about kneading it without flour. I've always used my Kitchen Aid mixer with the dough hook, but since we're now living in an RV, I don't have room for it. Your video was extremely helpful for me to get a feel for doing it all by hand. Thank you for that. My mom taught me a mnemonic for remembering the ingredients in bread..."Wow, You Should See My Bread, it's Fabulous!" (Water, Yeast, Sugar, Salt, Milk Butter, Flour) Happy Baking!!😁
And what a great mnemonic it is, beginning with water and ending with flour. Hope you enjoy this Basic White Bread!
This has been by far the best bread making video I have seen yet. I'm so glad you didn't edit it out the kneeding process. It has always been the hardest part for me to learn without being over aggressive with it. Thanks for the great video.
I made this bread tonight (first time making bread) using your video as my guide, and it turned out perfectly! My family loves it, and I will be making it regularly from now on. THANK YOU for leaving in the full kneading process, and the information you shared about your mom was wonderful. It helped the time pass quickly. I was so proud of myself and cannot thank you enough for this video. ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad!!!
Enjoyed hearing your background of when you were a child and your mom's experience with baking and testing wheat. Looks so much more enticing then bread on the shelves in grocery stores! Thank you for sharing!
I love that you showed the kneading process. I've been looking for a video like this for a long time. Thank you. ❤❤
Great instructions. The kneading portion was very informative because we see the texture of the bread change in real time. Really simple and doable. You've removed the mystery and fear from the process. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the white bread recipe. I am 80 years young and made bread many years ago with my mom. She, of course kept putting flour in it.
This was so easy is absolutely delicious without all that four. You explained everything perfectly.
My mum absolutely loves your content. She made white milk bread for the first time with your video. This is after many MANY failed attempts from other recipes. She’s ecstatic. I don’t think we’re ever going to buy bread again!
I'm a chef and this is by far the best recipe without soy lecithin I've been able to find a video for. Thank you! I don't have a great camera and wanted to find a video to show someone how to make white bread. This one isn't tough and is just like the one I learned, but with a tad less sugar.
I have made this bread twice now...it turned out beautiful both times...I have not made bread in the past and Kevin’s video is so explanatory.... anyone who is learning to make bread should watch this video....it is delicious.
So happy you still have your mom when you made this video. I sure hope she is still here for you this day 11-5-2023. You are just a lovely influencer Kevin! Thank you for your gifts to your viewers.
I made your bread recipe today. You don't know how bad I wanted to add flour while kneading, but I took your advice and stuck with it. Scraping the dough from the counter and beating it against the tabletop really worked. I chose to make rolls and they turned out great! Thanks for sharing your tips, Kevin.
So glad the kneading technique worked out for you, and that you enjoyed the rolls!
As a newbie, I have been watching video after video on how to bake bread. Thank you for explaining the flour-less kneading process to us. Both loaves looked great but the 9" pan loaf looked perfect. I was glad to see the difference in loaves from the 8" to 9" because I just bought three 9x5 pans.
I will make your recipe for my first time. Thanks so much.
Hope you enjoy the bread!
I wish I'd found you 2 years ago! I was baking bread and trying out different recipes in April of 2020. Our local stores had trouble receiving bread for a while. So I baked bread every few days. I no longer knead by hand but am enjoying your video seeing the dough change as you continue to knead it.
The kneading was the best part plus your wonderful sense of humor and rappore you made it look so easy and in fact it wasn't as hard as I thought!! Best bread EVER !!! Thank you and your Momma So much
After 30+ years of baking bread this has become my go-to recipe. In fact, I have two loaves of it in the oven right now. My father-in-law is returning home tomorrow night and requested a loaf for his first breakfast back. It's that good. Thank you so very much for sharing!
Making this delicious bread as I type. Never made dough or anything remotely like this before so thank you for the kneading section it was extremely helpful. Thank you for the knowledge and your time making this video.
I just made homemade bread for the first time tonight and this recipe was PERFECT. Mine turned out exactly like yours!! Thank you for your positive energy and sharing your passion with others!
Hi Ezekiel - That's wonderful news! I'm so glad the bread turned out well for you.
Thank you for the full class. I’ve never known the correct way to knead bread dough. Please make your orange rolls that you mentioned. Have a great day and it’s always a pleasure to watch your videos.
I NEVER knew how to properly knead dough until today! Thank you for the full lesson and not skipping this crucial step!
Glad it was helpful!
Hmm, I don't think I kneaded my dough properly on my first loaf, on my second one today. It is on its first rise, so maybe I must go and give it some more time huh Kevin...
Last time I made your Challah loaves. They were delicious, but the next day the surviving loaf was a bit hard. (We ate the first one in 10 minutes!!!) Aaarrrgh!
I love your chanel
Apparently, I never KNEADED bread correctly in 50 years of making bread, it was always on a floured surface and adding more flour to make it less sticky.
I also apparently ATE it improperly, too, as I sliced it IMMEDIATELY after putting butter on the hot crust... I ❤️ it hot from the oven! I don't know if I could EVER wait 24 hours.🍞
Hi Kevin!!! 🙋 I love your recipe! I just came about it several days ago and I've made three loaves already. The second one I forgot I even had a bread 🍞 baking in the oven, but like you said it's perfect for making bread crumbs and croutons. So it wasn't lost.
I've given half a loaf to the lady upstairs and she was so thrilled to have homemade bread. I'm retired so I have the time and the pleasure to learn new recipes and to be able to share what I've created. By the way I love the pounding involved. It's like exercise.
Keep doing what your doing. I'm thankful and following. 😁
We don't eat a lot of Bread, Sandra, but we have neighbors who enjoy our homemade lightbread. I often take a loaf to each of them. They, in turn, share their garden's bounty with us. It is a win/win as I have a bad heart and cannot tend my garden very well.
Hi,so I tried making bread 2times and both times I did add dustings of flour and yes I thought wow this came together so fast and thought just like you said that it was kneaded enough when it was not,so right now I'm watching you knead the dough without putting any extra flour on the table and because you did not cut video for time,you were able to show me that when I take the time and do it right and not be in a rush,that my bread will hopefully come out just like yours,so what I'm really trying to say is,thank you so much for keeping the video going through the whole kneading process.im in love with your kneading,I am 55 and just now realizing I can make my own bread and other things with flour.im truely amazed,thank you thank you.will let you know how my bread came out when I am done making it then baking it.🥰
As a basic home cook whose always added flour while kneading for the exact reasons you described, Thank you for not skipping the kneading step and explaining what to do and why you were doing it. Much love brother.
Best video for basic white bread I've found! Thanks for including all the kneading, I'm not new to bread making but it's always good to remind yourself of things you may have forgotten and for beginners, it's priceless info that most videos don't include. Thanks for uploading, I'll be making this bread today!
I greatly appreciated the kneading portion of the presentation. Thank you for explaining WHY you were doing what you were doing and the effect it had on the bread. Explaining the "tearing" as an indication the dough had been kneaded perfectly was most helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Hi Kevin and Tiger! I just pulled it out of the over. Now the hard part, waiting. Thank you for showing how you knead the dough and slap it. That was great! I never knew if I was doing it right and I always put flour down first. I made it vegan with soy milk and raw sugar. My kitty came when she heard Tiger meowing.
Hope the bread is delicious for you! I still hear Ms. Tiger's "meow" every time I film a video -- she passed away in September.
@@kevinleejacobs1364 I'm so sorry for your loss may she rest in peace.
Your banter is immensely helpful! Please don't cut it out!
Wow I have been making bread for 30 plus years and until now have always added more flour; what a wonderful tip of the day. Thanks so much for taking your time and explaining so clearly why!
I made the bread…and WOW!!!!!! How easy and beautiful! Having a hard time keeping away from it. The house smells so delicious. My arms are going to be buff this summer. Thank you so much!!!!!
I’m making this tonight! Your kneading segment was extremely informative. I have fibromyalgia so I’ll be using my stand mixer. I had no idea that the bread needed to be rolled up like that and I appreciate your tip about greasing the plastic wrap. Thank you for sharing this. Hugs, Julie 🥰
Mr Kevin, I love your unafraid way of handling the bread dough! 🍞
Love this bread! It was my first time making bread. He makes it so fun and easy to follow along. I have been making at least 2 loafs a week and it is worth it! I still check this video for the kneading shesh. So delicious.
Thank you for including your techniques of kneading. I am new to making bread and I don’t have any special equipment nor do I want to invest in equipment right now as I enjoy the kneading process. I can’t wait to make this recipe and serve it to my family ❤️❤️
Tiger got very excited when the bread was sliced. I 💚 Tiger.
Thanks for leaving in the kneading portion. Made me feel more confident in my technique. And slamming it down to jump start the gluten instead of flouring is a golden tip. Thanks
Thanks Kevin. Showing the whole kneading process was very helpful for a beginner like me.
I totally quit buying bread. Not only is it easy to make and delicious- it’s very inexpensive! Thank you Kevin!
I followed along with you and made my first loaf of bread that has ever turned out edible. Not only edible but delicious ❤ Thank you SO much!!!
I made your recipe yesterday and I must say it is the BEST white loaf bread I've made in many a year. Thank you.
Glad you like it!
I have baked bread for many years and I just loved your informative video on making bread.
Just happened upon your vid by accident and glad I did. I love to cook & bake and have been planning to try this kind of loaf bread. Your kneading technique looks so professional. I’ll let you know how it turns out…and thanks for a really educational vid. 👍
So glad you stumbled upon this video. If you try the bread, let me know how it turns out for you!
This recipe is awesome!! Thank you so much, I love the kneading part, then I love the eating part.
The kneading segment was very useful! Every tutorial I've seen speeds it up and uses a ton of extra flour. Very enlightening. Thanks!
That's true. Been doing and following those guides too. Hope this one will make the much needed difference.
The "banter" is just the thing that makes me feel like im in the kitchen with you. I "banter" right along with you!
Thank you for taking your time teaching the art of kneading the dough. You inspired me to try again in kneading dough. I think I can do it right this time. I got to look at your video again to feel confident in myself. Thank you again. Great video.
The motion for kneading is very different than I would have thought. Another great recipe that I will make this coming winter.
Mmm.. the bread looks so delicious! I tell you the truth, I would not wait 24 hours. I'd have made at least 3 ham sammies by that time. Thank you sharing some great memories of your Mom; and for the recipe, video and lesson on bread making. You fully ROCK!! 🤩Cheers! ☺💖🙏
I tried ur recipe and I have to say a huge THANK YOU.....I was thrilled to see how nice my bread turned out.
Great to hear!
This is the first bread recipe I have followed that actually worked. It turned out beautifully! I found following the whole kneading process very helpful.
Great job showing the entire process. Enjoyed the story about your mom.
Just discovering many of your videos from the past. This was particularly good! I have made bread over the years, but learned several new tips with your video. Your “banter” was informative!
Thanks for explaining about kneading without flour. All these years I’ve been using flour to knead. Going to make some more soon so will try this method.
I have been making this’d recipe for. 2 years! It is indeed classic white bread! Thank you K😊vin!
Every video is a Master Class!
Can't wait to try this recipe! I've never made bread, so thank you thank you thank you for including the entire kneading process, Kevin!
I love making homemade bread and everything I can homemade. I'm enjoying your videos.
I tried this recipe and it was the best loaf of bread I have ever made. Thanks for the tips.
Great to hear!
Wonderful!!! Can't wait to try this! I just threw away my last attempt at bread making last night...it was horrible! I've obviously been adding way too much flour. Your kneading tutorial is a God sent for bread making skills.
I just love Tigers voice. Will try this recipe soon!
Ann Brady, i absolutely agree!! I've been trying for EVER to get a good loaf of bread. I'm waiting for my loaf to go in the oven shortly. I needed the kneading segment!! Thx
watching you actually kneed the bread was the best part
Your ‘banter’ is what kept me tuned in. Keep telling stories please!
yes, me too!!!
I just tried making this recipe after bombing the first dough attempt from another recipe, thank you for a clear to follow recipe! Bread turned out great!! Thank you!
I'm so glad!
Here in Oct 2021 and it’s impossible to find decent bread at a bakery OR prepackaged. It contains so much cellulose ( filler ) that it compares to a dry sponge!! Homemade is best these days! Ty for the video👍🏻
Ok, like many I watched this with headphones on, and was first tempted to comment on the audio. The jars and bowls hitting the table were especially harsh. But your excellent instruction caused me to perservere. I have made two batches of bread so far, and added too much flour and probably did not knead it enough both times. This is an EXCELLENT video for aspiring bread makers! Great job! and thank you!
Thanks for this vid, friend - your showing the old hand way (which my grandma, like your mom, used to do) is extremely useful to those interested in more self-sufficiency during the pandemic and whatever might come next. The banter is cool, nobody wants to watch "just kneading", LOL. Your ad lib tips were quite helpful, and when doing a new thing, a friendly voice is always a good thing. I am going to teach myself how to make bread the traditional way; short of having a grandma available, your vid filled that void very nicely, and we here are thankful for it! :)
Ha! when he dropped the dough on the pan, I LOL'd! Once again, very good job explaining a process that is hard to describe.
Thank you for the full kneading process. I always used flour to knead. I can't wait to make this bread. I'd make it today, but my table is full of plants needing repotted very badly 💕. And love your stories as well, very interesting. As always THANK You for sharing and God Bless🙏
Dear Kevin! Excuse my addressing you by your first name. I hear Americans don't mind that. If you do give me a tip. I'd be brateful if you taught me how a 71- year-old lady which I actually am ought to address a complete male stranger. The reason I'm writing is not just the recipe you are giving, though it's priceless. I'd like to thank you for your language presentation, I absolutely enjoy it. The way you pronounce things, the vocabulary you use are amazing to me. I have a rare chance to master my skills. Special thanks for your humour!
Thank you Kevin for your detailed video. I have not been successful at baking bread until I made your hamburger buns. Those turned out AMAZING for me the first time! This loaf of bread will be my second attempt at making bread. I think the secret is not adding flour during the kneading process, and it being your recipe, of course!
Hi Linda - I'm so pleased that the hamburger buns worked out for you!
I love your teaching method, you made it so much fun to listen throughout without skipping. I live in a typical country with high humidity so my breads have been quite heavy but I decided to keep practicing while reducing liquid volumes and their temperature. Thanks again for the kneading process, that too has been some sort of discouragement but I keep trying. I've learnt from you. Like the way it turned out.
Hi Chinelo - I'm so glad this video was helpful to you.
@@kevinleejacobs1364 tropical country I meant to say
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU - SUCCESS at last! - All because of YOUR video!!! I'm so excited to finally say I can make bread! Your instructions where flawless. For anyone thinking they do not need a 23 minute video on how to make bread, - if you are like me it will be worth every second AND make all the difference in the world; Kevin does not waste any of your time 🙂 The time he in kneading he is imparting jewels of wisdom so we all can be successful bread makers! I like others had been adding extra flour - per OTHERS instructions :-); and have had epic falls- not anymore. I will say it took several minute longer to get my bread kneaded, I guess because I'm not as strong as you :-)
I've watched the video 2 times, the first to learn, the second TO DO- you where my instructor as I made the bread in real time :-) I'll be watching it again to take notes on all your great advice!
Again Thank you! I do sincerely appreciate the time you took to record, edit and upload the video! PS - It was AWESOME that you told us the reason things are done the way they are done.
As I stated I watched the video a THIRD time... well maybe it was the forth: here's my notes
Total time needed to make: about 3 hours
In large bowl add water, yeast, and sugar, whisk together, than add cooled scalded milk, shortening, salt, and then flour. Stir IN ONE DIRECTION - stir until you cannot stir any more - turn onto a NON-FLOURED work surface. Clean and dry the bowl than grease the bowl. Start Kneading the dough, it will be VERY STICKY. Kneading will take about 10 minutes, but do NOT add flour, suggested when sticky, pick up dough with dough scraper and slam it down on the work surface. DO NOT add flour, continue to slam on counter when sticky. Test dough by pulling out a portion of the dough from the dough ball and if it tears instead of stretching CONTINUE kneading. When dough stretches when a portion is pulled away from the dough ball, form dough into ball by tucking the dough a couple of times ‘under’ itself- put into greased bowl, rub it a little to coat the dough then flip the dough to grease the other side, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the bowl in a warm location until the dough doubles in volume - about 90 minutes. Prepare loaf pan by greasing the entire pan- if 8” bread will likely be very high - suggest 9” pan. Remove plastic wrap - but save it. Deflate dough, either by punching it 😊 or simply by pulling it out of the bowl; does not matter how you deflate the dough. Now drop dough onto work surface and again DO NOT ADD FLOUR, form the dough into a ball again, by tucking in the sides a couple of times. Then pat the dough out into a disk, the disk should be the same diameter as the loaf pan, now stretch out the dough and make two Mickey Mouse ears… really, then fold the ears onto the rest of the dough. Now you want to take the point of the folded dough and roll the dough toward yourself and PUSH it into the rest of the dough, you want to continue to roll and push the dough with your thumbs until all of the dough is rolled up, when you get to the end you want to seal the seam by pinching the dough together, very well (you are creating surface tension by doing this. Now place the dough in the loaf pan with seam side down. - spray plastic wrap with vegetable spray and cover pan. Allow to rise until doubled, should take about 45 minutes Preheat Oven to be ready in 45 minutes. Bake at 425 for 25 to 30 minutes, brush top with melted butter. - best to wait 24 hours to cut.
Lastly some FAQ from comments - Can I substitute bread flour for the all-purpose flour in your recipe? - Yes - what is important is the percent of protein The amount of protein found in bread flour is USUALLY higher. The more protein the more gluten is produced
How long will it keep more or less? Kevin: In my experience, bread remains fresh and wonderful uncovered at room temperature for 12-24 hours. For long-term storage I wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it.
Kevin: loaf-type breads are done when they reach an internal temperature of 190°F when checked with a digital thermometer.
Thank you for writing such a nice comment. I'm so glad the video was helpful to you!
I had to watch this again! I love how you threw the dough down. This video is a keeper. I must try your recipe and method! ❤ Thank you so much!
I made your bread and it's wonderful! I just worked along with you and I thought it was great and my bread came out awsome! Thank you and God bless you!
Hi Jackie - I'm so glad the bread worked out for you!
I made your recipe today I can tell it is going to be the best I have made
Hi James - Thanks for giving this recipe a try. I'm so glad the bread turned out well for you!
I enjoyed the kneading tjme, very helpful for a beginner, thank you so much.
Very very helpful for beignners . I will try your recipe.Thank you so much. 😊
I tried baking bread before (back in 2015) and it never turned out right so I just stopped, but yesterday I made this bread and it turned out great. This is the first time my bread turned out like bread, lol. Your tutorials are very beginner-friendly. Thanks for sharing such great recipes :)
I'm so glad the bread worked out for you!
Thanks for the tip on throwing your dough down. It’s good to know tips like that. Watching the kneading with your narration was informative as I got to see how the dough looked when ready. The stretch test was great too. Thanks.
Baking bread and kneading is so rewarding, great way to reduce stress,lol!
Thank you very much for your bread instructions. It came out very well. Awesome! I did it for my grand sons they loved it . Thank you.
Beautiful bread. Love the fine texture.
Excellent tutorial and beautiful results.
Thanks for the lesson on kneading the bread.
I always use my mixer to make my bread, but today I followed your kneading instructions along with you and I am so happy to say that my sandwich loaf came out absolutely perfectly 😂😂
Thanks for the real time instructions.
It went so well that I am now making the second loaf for the day so😁😂😂. Thank you so much Kevin.
You are a wonderful teacher ☺️
You're a good teacher, I've learnt to knead without flour all the way, I also like the way you shaped the dough with ease. I'll use this your bread making method. Thanks for the good job.
You are so welcome!
Ooh thank you so much I've watched a lot of videos but this one is the best for beginners.
You make it look easy I'm definitely going to try this recipe thank you for sharing
I made you're white bread and made another loaf and added beet root juice and parmesan cheese. 😋😘 . Your white bread recipe gave me so many wounderful flavors and ideas. Its been fun learning with you. Thank you Kevin.
Thanks so much for reaching this. I will try it out tomorrow. You are funny too.
On the social networks and some science programs I hear about what is termed "oddly satisfying" videos of all kinds, but this is true-life a wonderful one. And the bread is great!
The kneading was everything. Thank you.
I'm so glad that yeast is back on the shelf in the stores.
I have been making my own bread for lots of years and always did the kneading with flour. It always turned out tasty but not always solid. I know now from watching your video that the extra flour made it too dry and that's why it crumbled when I cut it. Thank you for sharing. I just subscribed to your channel.
Hi Billysmom - Glad the video was helpful to you. Thanks for subscribing!
The funest tutorial for making bread I've ever seen! Loved the karate chop too! 👌
Thank you so much for this video! I will take my first try with making bread! Thank you!
Amazing how you knead that dough. Thank you for the tips - no extra flour needed while kneading.
Thanks for sharing, the kneading segment was very helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Your banter is what I liked about this video and you went through all the steps including how the kneading before the dough goes in the pan. TKS.