For most of my early life, I ate sandwiches almost
exclusively on white bread, and wasn’t thrilled when whole wheat was the only
option, like when staying at a friend’s house. Thanks a lot, someone else’s
mom. Then everything changed. I went out into the world, learned about
nutrition, and fiber, and just how delicious a well made, whole-grain loaf
of bread could be.
Before I knew it, I was eating all my sandwiches exclusively
on wheat bread, and wasn’t thrilled when white was the only choice, like when visiting
a friend’s house. Thanks a lot, someone else’s wife. Now, I’ve reached a new
phase of my life, when I can enjoy, and appreciate them both. I mostly eat whole
grain breads, but occasionally will indulge in some white, which if we’re being
honest, really is a much more special bread eating experience, especially for
sandwiches.
Whether we’re talking tuna, or chicken salad, the buttery,
slightly sweet, but mostly neutral flavor of white bread really lets the main ingredients
shine, and I can now enjoy it almost guilt free. So, whether you’re a nostalgic
baby boomer like me, or just a curious millennial “wondering” what a classic
white bread tastes like, I really do hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 1 loaf:
1 1/4 cups warm whole milk
1 package dry active yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
1 large beaten egg
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
2 3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour, or enough to achieve the texture
seen here
I stopped while I was making White Bread and you had just posted this video. I don’t add vinegar and I used Coconut oil instead of butter- but very close. You could not have been referring to ‘Wonder Bread’ because you don’t put any gypsum in the dough. HaHa ����
I was making a loaf of white bread. As I left it to rise I saw your video post. I didn’t use any vinegar and I used coconut oil instead of butter but both are good. The alluded reference to Wonder Bread couldn’t possibly be what you made since you didn’t add a new gypsum to it. HaHa 😂😂😂😂
Wonder Bread? 😊 I love a good country white loaf, it’s perfect for sandwiches and toasting. I’m going to have to give this a try. The only other bread I’ve made was also a wet dough, a ciabatta made with bread flour and semolina and it was great.
Best white bread sandwich ever is what I made when I was a kid. Everyone thought I was crazy until they tried it. Mayo and raisins on white bread. Try it, you'll love it. I still make them to this day as a treat.
Chef John, you lost this German behind. I admit that my English is not perfect and a bit rusty.
You talk about white bread and wheat bread as if they were different things. In my book, the all-purpose flour you use is wheat flour. So why is that bread not wheat bread?!?
Thanks Chef John for another recipe to try out! I was wondering why you used vinegar and baking soda (as a preservative or for flavour?) Also, do you think it would work if I stick the dough right into the baking pan and let it do one long rise? seems less messy that way :) . Thanks again, i always look forward to your videos.
So I am not sure where I can post a foodwish video request except here. I was wondering if you could create a video showing how to make Putu piring. I was watching a documentary on street food, but it didn't really get into the details about it, and I would love to learn to make this so I could try it at home. Thank you for considering this request.
This bread turned out perfectly on the first try! It's very easy and fun to make. Instead of active dry yeast, I used one tablespoon of instant yeast and just mixed it with all the other ingredients at once in the Kitchen Aid. I also eschewed the addition of cayenne--sorry, Chef.
I "wondered" how close it would taste to the white bread of childhood. I can confidently report that this bread far exceeds both the flavor and the texture of the commercial variety--meaning, of course, that this bread actually has both: a very subtle yeasty flavor and a very light, but existent, crumb.
Making a slice of toast with fresh bread is a bit of a challenge as it's too moist to toast. So I sliced a piece of this bread and let it sit on a rack for about 15 minutes or so to allow it to get just slightly stale. Then it toasted beautifully.
This is *the* bread for PB&J or grilled cheese sandwiches. I will never buy a loaf of white bread from the grocery store again. On that rare occasion I crave white bread, I will pay for that craving with the effort of making it myself!
I'd advise keeping this bread wrapped in a plastic bag to keep it fresh, and consume it as quickly as possible. Without the industrial preservatives that grocery store breads have, it will go stale and/or mold a lot quicker.
Thanks a lot Chef John for this interesting recipe. I've never seen baking soda in a yeast bread recipe, and I bake a lot (yes I'm that "someone else's mom" making everyone eat whole wheat bread). Can't wait to try it.
Hi Chef. I made the bread and it came out nice but it broke apart easily like when I was trying to spread peanut butter. Could this be due to a cooking time or temperature problem or is the bread just a bit fragile? When lightly toasted then spread with P-nut butter and jam . . . terrific! Thanks.
Chef John, how can you be a Baby Boomer? You're 3 or 4 years older than me and I'm Generation X. On the one hand, who cares about labels, but on the other hand, my mother is a Baby Boomer and you are not old. Claim your GenX adjacent status!
45 comments:
Why vinegar and baking soda?
Vinegar? Can someone explain what that does and why it's included in a white bread recipe? Just curious, Chef - no offense intended.
Hi Chef John!
I've found making bread at altitude a bit tricky. Would you please let us know how you might try to modify this recipe to bake at 5000 feet?
Thank you so much - you're awesome!!!
Mia
I stopped while I was making White Bread and you had just posted this video. I don’t add vinegar and I used Coconut oil instead of butter- but very close. You could not have been referring to ‘Wonder Bread’ because you don’t put any gypsum in the dough. HaHa ����
I was making a loaf of white bread. As I left it to rise I saw your video post. I didn’t use any vinegar and I used coconut oil instead of butter but both are good. The alluded reference to Wonder Bread couldn’t possibly be what you made since you didn’t add a new gypsum to it. HaHa 😂😂😂😂
Would it be possible to substitute bread flour? What alterations to the recipe would one have to make?
I don't have a stand mixer, but I'm making it anyway. I make bread all the time without a stand mixer and it always comes out of the oven great.
Hey chef, can I use instant yeast? If so, how much should I use?
Hey chef, can I use instant yeast? If so, how much should I use?
Try using this white bread when making French Toast- magnifique!
Wonder Bread? 😊 I love a good country white loaf, it’s perfect for sandwiches and toasting. I’m going to have to give this a try. The only other bread I’ve made was also a wet dough, a ciabatta made with bread flour and semolina and it was great.
How about some wonderful Boston Brown bread!
Best white bread sandwich ever is what I made when I was a kid. Everyone thought I was crazy until they tried it. Mayo and raisins on white bread. Try it, you'll love it. I still make them to this day as a treat.
Chef John, you lost this German behind. I admit that my English is not perfect and a bit rusty.
You talk about white bread and wheat bread as if they were different things. In my book, the all-purpose flour you use is wheat flour. So why is that bread not wheat bread?!?
Hi. I would like to try this recipe. Please include method of using the recipe. Thank you.
Hi. I would like to try this recipe. Please include method of using the recipe. Thank you. Jacqui Liberty
Hi Chef, what would using bread flour do to the loaf?
Thanks for the recipe. Is there way to prepare the dough without the mixer. I don’t have one. Thanks
Wow,I just made this. Big mistake during a diet - I am now under oath not to touch another slice until tomorrow morning.
Thanks Chef John for another recipe to try out! I was wondering why you used vinegar and baking soda (as a preservative or for flavour?) Also, do you think it would work if I stick the dough right into the baking pan and let it do one long rise? seems less messy that way :) . Thanks again, i always look forward to your videos.
Ah, yes ... the memories!
I've been looking for justification for buying a stand mixer. I think I may have found it.
I can not wait to make a BLOT (bacon, lettuce, ONION and tomato) with this bread. Thanks once again.
I can not wait to make a blot (bacon, lettuce, ONION and tomato) with this recipe. Thanks once again.
Thank you, Chef John! Was just looking for a quick reliable wonder-what-kind-it-is bread recipe and there you am with one.
Is it less bubbly because of the milk?
John, what are the dimensions of the loaf tin?
Thanks
Hello Chef John,
Do you have a recipe book? My mom really wants to buy it if you do :)
Thanks, Jessica
Can I substitute 2% milk for the whole milk or does it have to be whole?
does the temp of the milk matter? Obviously not cold, it if I microwave it for 60 seconds, so long as it’s not boiling, it should be fine, right?
No Cayenne in the official recipe :'(
You're the best, Chef John.
So I am not sure where I can post a foodwish video request except here. I was wondering if you could create a video showing how to make Putu piring. I was watching a documentary on street food, but it didn't really get into the details about it, and I would love to learn to make this so I could try it at home. Thank you for considering this request.
Anyone try this in a bread maker?
This bread turned out perfectly on the first try! It's very easy and fun to make. Instead of active dry yeast, I used one tablespoon of instant yeast and just mixed it with all the other ingredients at once in the Kitchen Aid. I also eschewed the addition of cayenne--sorry, Chef.
I "wondered" how close it would taste to the white bread of childhood. I can confidently report that this bread far exceeds both the flavor and the texture of the commercial variety--meaning, of course, that this bread actually has both: a very subtle yeasty flavor and a very light, but existent, crumb.
Making a slice of toast with fresh bread is a bit of a challenge as it's too moist to toast. So I sliced a piece of this bread and let it sit on a rack for about 15 minutes or so to allow it to get just slightly stale. Then it toasted beautifully.
This is *the* bread for PB&J or grilled cheese sandwiches. I will never buy a loaf of white bread from the grocery store again. On that rare occasion I crave white bread, I will pay for that craving with the effort of making it myself!
I'd advise keeping this bread wrapped in a plastic bag to keep it fresh, and consume it as quickly as possible. Without the industrial preservatives that grocery store breads have, it will go stale and/or mold a lot quicker.
Thanks Chef John.
Between this and your no knead ciabatta, I may never need another bread recipe. This sets me up for life. Well maybe a chunky cheese bread too.
Thanks a lot Chef John for this interesting recipe. I've never seen baking soda in a yeast bread recipe, and I bake a lot (yes I'm that "someone else's mom" making everyone eat whole wheat bread). Can't wait to try it.
Could you use bread flour?
Can you use wheat or bread flour in place of the all purpose flour?
Thanks,
Robert
Hey chef. Would you make any changes if using bread flour?
Hi Chef. I made the bread and it came out nice but it broke apart easily like when I was trying to spread peanut butter. Could this be due to a cooking time or temperature problem or is the bread just a bit fragile? When lightly toasted then spread with P-nut butter and jam . . . terrific! Thanks.
Just made this with my 6 year old son, was wonderful!
Another knockout recipe by Chef John, thanks!
Hi chef John. Can I put cheese on the batter? Thanks
Chef John, how can you be a Baby Boomer? You're 3 or 4 years older than me and I'm Generation X. On the one hand, who cares about labels, but on the other hand, my mother is a Baby Boomer and you are not old. Claim your GenX adjacent status!
Wow. I was looking for a recipe and got it exactly! Thanks a lot for sharing this!
I've never successful at baking bread. But it came out amazeballs. Thank you so much for the recipe ♡♡♡
Cayenne!! I almost cried. :-)
Post a Comment