Homemade Wonder Bread Recipe

Craving that incredibly soft and fluffy white bread you find at the grocery store? This recipe delivers! Learn how to make a perfectly tender loaf from scratch, with a crust that's easily customizable – butter the top and seal it in a zip-loc bag for extra softness. This recipe prioritizes a mild yeast flavor, resulting in the most delightful homemade Wonder Bread you've ever tasted.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 2510.2 kcal
Protein 131g
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Ingredients for Homemade Wonder Bread

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How to Make Homemade Wonder Bread

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water (105-115°F), and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Let stand for 15 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the following ingredients to the yeast mixture, mixing according to your bread machine's instructions: 1 cup (240ml) warm milk, 1/4 cup (60ml) unsalted butter, melted, 1 large egg, 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar.
  3. Select the 'basic' or 'light crust' setting on your bread machine. If your machine doesn't have these settings, select a setting that is close and check your bread at the end for doneness.
  4. Once the baking cycle is complete, gently remove the bread from the machine. For an extra-soft crust, brush the top with melted butter and place the warm loaf in a zip-top bag to cool.
  5. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

208 g

Sugar

306g

Fat

104g

Carbs

157g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Homemade Wonder Bread?

Homemade Wonder Bread takes about 215 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 195 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Homemade Wonder Bread?

Homemade Wonder Bread has approximately 2510.2 calories per serving, with about 131 g protein, 157 g carbohydrates and 57 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Homemade Wonder Bread?

The key ingredients for Homemade Wonder Bread are Active Dry Yeast, Warm Water, White Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Instant Potato Flakes, Powdered Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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