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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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bread loaf recipe is every diners delight when served for breakfast, snack or even light dinner. Learn basic white bread loaf using yeast.
To make bread loaf, combine the yeast, sugar and ¼ cup of warm water in a bowl and mix well. Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes. Combine the plain flour, salt and yeast-sugar mixture in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft and loose dough using enough warm water. Add the butter and knead very well till the dough is smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a proper round using both your hands while tucking the edges at the bottom. Cover it with a dry muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place to use for 45 minutes or till the dough is double in size. Deflate the dough by pressing it lightly with your fingers. Sprinkle the plain flour over a smooth, flat surface, place the dough over it and knead it very well. If the dough is getting sticky while kneading, then sprinkle little plain flour as required. Stretch the dough using both the hands and knead well again. Tap the dough with your fingers and spread it to make a 250 mm. X 200 mm. (10” x 8”) diameter oval shape. Roll the dough to make a 200 mm. (8”) long cylindrical roll and pinch the edge of the rolls so as to seal it properly. Place the dough in a greased bread loaf tin. Cover it with a dry muslin cloth and again keep aside in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes. Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes. Lower the temperature to 180°c (360°f) and bake it for 20 minutes. Cool slightly. De-mould the loaf from the tin and brush the bread loaf with butter and keep aside to cool completely. Once the bread loaf has cooled completely, cut it into 13 mm. (½”) bread slices. Serve or use as required.
Bread is an indispensable ingredient in most kitchens today. From toast to sandwiches, bread is handy in solving the perpetual breakfast and tiffin dabba dilemmas that most people face on busy mornings. However, nothing tastes as good as freshly-baked basic white bread loaf using yeast, and so people often buy bread on a daily basis along with their milk.
Nevertheless, even this bread is bound to be a day or at least a few hours old. If you wish to really experience the magic of freshly-baked bread, right off the oven, try our easy eggless bread loaf recipe when you find time. You will be bowled over by the appetizing aroma, super-soft texture and absolutely divine flavour of warm bread.
You need very few basic ingredients to make homemade bread, it is only the proportion and these ingredients and a few handy hints to be followed to master making it.
Tips for easy perfect yeast bread. 1. Always keep the dough in a warm place so it rises quickly and well. 2. Use only a dry muslin cloth to cover it. 3. Knead the dough well as mentioned in the recipe at each step to ensure a soft fluffy bread. 4. Use dry yeast from a packet which is unopened or recently opened for best spongy bread.
Use this fresh bread loaf to make delectable sandwiches and toasts like Cabbage and Paneer Sandwich, Cheesy Mushroom Squares, Cheese-N-Celery Sandwiches, Grilled Corn and Capsicum Sandwich, Mixed Vegetable Open Toast etc.
Enjoy eggless bread loaf recipe | basic white bread loaf using yeast | how to make Indian yeast bread | easy perfect yeast bread | with step by step images.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
5 Mins
Makes
1 bread loaf
Ingredients
For Bread Loaf
2 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)
1 tbsp instant dry yeast
2 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp soft butter
plain flour (maida) for sprinkling
butter for brushing
Method
- To make bread loaf, combine the yeast, sugar and ¼ cup of warm water in a bowl and mix well. Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Combine the plain flour, salt and yeast-sugar mixture in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft and loose dough using enough warm water.
- Add the butter and knead very well till the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a proper round using both your hands while tucking the edges at the bottom.
- Cover it with a dry muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place to use for 45 minutes or till the dough is double in size.
- Deflate the dough by pressing it lightly with your fingers.
- Sprinkle the plain flour over a smooth, flat surface, place the dough over it and knead it very well. If the dough is getting sticky while kneading, then sprinkle little plain flour as required.
- Stretch the dough using both the hands and knead well again.
- Tap the dough with your fingers and spread it to make a 250 mm. X 200 mm. (10” x 8”) diameter oval shape.
- Roll the dough to make a 200 mm. (8”) long cylindrical roll and pinch the edge of the rolls so as to seal it properly.
- Place the dough in a greased bread loaf tin. Cover it with a dry muslin cloth and again keep aside in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes.
- Lower the temperature to 180°c (360°f) and bake it for 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
- De-mould the loaf from the tin and brush the bread loaf with butter and keep aside to cool completely.
- Once the bread loaf has cooled completely, cut it into 13 mm. (½“) bread slices.
- Serve the bread loaf or use as required.
Bread Loaf, Basic White Bread Loaf Using Yeast recipe, Eggless Bread Loaf Video by Tarla Dalal
Bread Loaf, Basic White Bread Loaf Using Yeast recipe with step by step photos
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For the yeast sugar mixture of the bread, we need 1 tbsp instant dry yeast. This is the bacteria which helps the bread rise.
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To this add 2 tbsp sugar. This is the food for the yeast.
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Add ¼ cup of warm water in a bowl and mix well. This warm water helps in the activation of yeast.
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Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
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This is how the yeast-sugar mixture looks like after 10 minutes. It will be frothy.
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For the yeast sugar mixture of the bread, we need 1 tbsp instant dry yeast. This is the bacteria which helps the bread rise.
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For the dough of the bread loaf, add plain flour in a deep bowl. Ensure that the maida is lump free. Sieve it if necessary.
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Add ¾ tsp of salt. We recommend you use the measured quantity if salt for making the bread dough.
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Add the prepared yeast-sugar mixture. Do not mix it before adding.
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Mix well using your fingertips.
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Knead into a soft and loose dough using enough warm water. Use of warm water helps the dough rise perfectly. Remember to add water gradually. You will realise that the dough sticks to your fingers but as you keep kneading it will leave your fingers. It will also leave the sides of the bowl. This is an indication that the dough is ready. Finally, the dough has to be smooth in texture.
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Add soft butter.
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Knead again very well till the dough is smooth and elastic. You have to knead till all the butter has been mixed with the dough very well. This might take 1 to 2 minutes. The better you knead the dough at this stage, that soft the basic white bread loaf using yeast will be after baking.
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- Grease both your hands with very little butter.
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Take the dough in your hand and shape the dough into a proper round using both your hands while tucking the edges at the bottom.
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Cover it with a dry muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place to use for 45 minutes or till the dough is double in size.
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Deflate the dough of homemade bread by pressing it lightly with your fingers. This is to remove the excess air from the dough.
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Sprinkle some plain flour over a smooth, flat surface. This can be a big chopping board or even your kitchen platform.
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Place the dough over it.
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Knead it very well. If the dough is getting sticky while kneading, then sprinkle little plain flour as required. This kneading is again important for a soft and fluffy bread.
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Stretch the dough using both the hands so the dough becomes airy and it turns out to be fluffy.
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Knead well again.
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Tap the dough with your fingers and spread it to make a 250 mm. X 200 mm. (10” x 8”) diameter oval shape.
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Roll the dough to make a 200 mm. (8”) long cylindrical roll and pinch the edge of the rolls so as to seal it properly. This is to ensure that you a bread with even texture.
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For the dough of the bread loaf, add plain flour in a deep bowl. Ensure that the maida is lump free. Sieve it if necessary.
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Grease a 200 mm. (8”) tin with little butter. This will help in demoulding of bread. Ensure that you grease the tin from all the sides well.
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Place the dough in the greased bread loaf tin with the pinched side facing downwards.
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If you notice that there are empty spaces around the circumference of the dough, lightly pat it and spread it to fill the spaces.
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This is how to dough is evenly spread in the tin.
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Cover it with a dry muslin cloth and again keep aside in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
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This is how to dough of easy perfect yeast bread looks like after rising.
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- Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes.
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Lower the temperature to 180°C (360°F) and bake it for 20 minutes. Cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
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De-mould the loaf from the tin by inverting it on a chopping board. You can tap the tin gently. If you yet find difficulty in demoulding, you can loosen the edges with a knife.
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Turn the bread upside down and place it on the chopping board.
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Brush the bread loaf with little butter to make it more soft and keep aside to cool completely.
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Once the bread loaf has cooled completely, cut it into 13 mm. (½”) bread slices using a bread knife. Cut the slices very gently as the bread is very soft.
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Serve homemade bread or use as required. This will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days at room temperature and then 2 days in the refrigerator.
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Grease a 200 mm. (8”) tin with little butter. This will help in demoulding of bread. Ensure that you grease the tin from all the sides well.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 86 cal |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 6.1 mg |
| Sodium | 142.9 mg |
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Shweta khanna
March 13, 2025, midnight
Useless recipie could not make anything
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Shweta, We have tried this recipe here and it turned out v good, please let us know what went wrong when you made it so we can help you out.
manoj
March 13, 2025, midnight
whether yeast is veg or non-veg ?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Manoj. Yeast is from the fungus family, like mushrooms, making it entirely vegan. Hope this helps.
vijaya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I make this bread in microwave oven? I can use it on convection mode.I make good cookies in it.if yes detailed procedure please !
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Viyaya, you cannot make this in a microwave oven. Thanks.
ramadevi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi. As you rightly say, I love freshly made bread; but alas! I do not have an oven. Can I try out this recipe without using oven? Can you suggest whether and how this can be done with say, pressure cooker? If I am able to do this with pressure cooker, I will surely love to make daily!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Ramadevi, We are very sorry but we have not tried this in a pressure cooker.
Foodie #608003
March 13, 2025, midnight
Love this recipe. I made it with multi grain aata. It was healthy too.
Foodie #606367
March 13, 2025, midnight
Robert
March 13, 2025, midnight
Not made bread since I was at school but this is great recipe for bread follow,all steps to the recipe and it turned out great happy with the out come will use again.
Bharathi
March 13, 2025, midnight
How to reduce the temperature? In between the baking Process
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Bharathi, You can reduce the temp in between by turning the temp button lower, you dont need to open the oven for that.
Asari
March 13, 2025, midnight
Bread loaf.. a perfect recipe.. to make bread loaf.. its super soft.. and not very difficult to make this recipe.. I have loved this, and make this very often.. Thank you for this wonderful recipe..
sweta
March 13, 2025, midnight
i tried ur bread recipe but it was not baked from inside nor the dough risen.I used Moments Dry Yeast should i use any other brand of yeast plz.suggest
meena
March 13, 2025, midnight
sujata
March 13, 2025, midnight
To, Tarla Dalal Team, Bread loaf turn out soft & fluffy. Thank you for this Amazing recipe.. Thank you very much!! SUJATA.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sujata , we are delighted you loved the Basic White Bread Loaf Using Yeast recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Pavan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Why is my bread tasting Yeasty Even after taking the measurements specified in the recipe
Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very soft and equivalent to the market bread. I liked this bread because one can have fresh bread at home. Today I also prepared brown bread. It was also very nice. Kids were surprised to see home-made bread and enjoyed eating both types of bread. Thank you very much!!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sonal, great to see you try so many recipes and provide your feedback. We love it. Yes, the White Bread Loaf does come out very well and delighted it worked for you. Happy cooking.
Hema Jain
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello Mam Actually I Can''t use yeast & eggs so pls share without egg & without yeast recipe.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Hema, We are very sorry but we do not have the recipe of bread without yeast.
mahesh
March 13, 2025, midnight
mam can i make this bread in convection microwave oven? if yes, should i bake it in only convection mode?
Nik Ira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Why does it crack from top?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
This may be due to 2 reasons: Firstly, the bread may have less water. Secondly, it is possible that the bread was over proofed.
Dipesh Shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
I am a doctor by profession, 64 years of age. I always wanted to bake a bread by my own. Not having culinary experience I just browsed and found the perfect recipe for making eggless white bread. Since my wife is away and with no experience of kneading the atta, it was a challenge for me. Kept on watching the video repeatedly. And to my great surprise the final product came out perfect. Thank you very much. And I never knew cooking can bring so much of happiness.
Arvind goel
March 13, 2025, midnight
The bread didn''t raise the second time when I had put it in the tin, don''t know why ? To grease the tin I had used olive oil and then as said followed the instructions, this is the 3rd attempt and in each case it has been the same experience, what do tlyou think is going wrong ? Pls guide
HINA
March 13, 2025, midnight
If the recipe says instant yeast, why was it proofed and not added to the flour directly?
Rani mohan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam,thank you for this wonderful recipe.bread came out soft and fluffy.
ranimohan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam,thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. Bread came out soft and fluffy.
Sarita
March 13, 2025, midnight
You mentioned 2 1/2 cup flour how much it is in gms?
kinjal patel
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi can you please let me know you one cup measurement in ml
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Flour is ideally 120gm approx.. and liquid is 200ml.
NISHA KOTHARI
March 13, 2025, midnight
1. What company dry yeast can I buy? 2. Can I bake bread in a silicon container?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, there are lot brands available in the market, you can go to Arife (confectionery store) or it is easily available online as well. Yes you can bake in a silicon mould but there might be slight colour difference..
Wani
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we make this bread loaf in microwave in convection mode? If yes kindly mention steps.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, this recipe can be baked in an oven. We have not tried baking it in microwave convection mode yet.
Lakshmi Bharadwaj
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this this it came very well Can we bake in cooker...
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, We have not tried making it in a cooker. You can try it baking in the cooker, on a slow flame for 1 hour.
Irene
March 13, 2025, midnight
I love this. The steps are so simplified and easy to follow. Gonna have to learn to bake my own bread. Under quarantine because of the covid- 19 and I would not like to go buy bread. I love this, it''s owesome. Thank you _x0001F60A_
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Irene, thanks for the feedback. Stay healthy and safe indoors.
Neeta badgujar
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe .....Comes awesome I tried in convection mode Thanks a lot mam
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you liked the recipe, Happy cooking.!
Sonu dhanuka
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hlo mam Can i make this bread loaf without yeast. If yes then wat i use instead of yeast.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, this bread requires yeast to make.
Abinash Behera
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello, Can you send Me all types of Bakery related Recipe in pdf format? Thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
You can search for recipes on our website. Thanks for your interest.
Minakshi
March 13, 2025, midnight
If using fresh yeast...what quantity should be used and what method
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, you can use 12 gms of fresh yeast
hootokshi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dear Madam I have tired the recipe the bread bakes welland tastes good but I just can''t get the brown colour. What am I doing wrong. Pleasse help. Thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
While baking you must bake it on a baking mode with both upper and bottom coil on. Please check it.
Sonu dhanuka
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!
Indu Dubey
March 13, 2025, midnight
When I keep in oven,the bread compresses down,and also it bakes out hard and unspongy , what is the reason.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
May be the size of the tin in incorrect and always bake in an oven which is preheated and in the middle rack.
lakshmi bharadwaj
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Lakshmi, happy cooking.
Manisha Hivarekar
March 13, 2025, midnight
It''s just the perfect recipe._x0001F44D_ I tried it first time and it was like wow, so yummy! _x0001F35E__x0001F60B_ The bread was so soft, tasty and fluffy. Simply Awesome!
PawanKY
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for this recipe. It looks a little tough for me but I will try it.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Pawan, let us know how the recipe turned out.
Kirti Suthar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Superb Recipe, Easy to made, perfectly came out in 1st trial, & Tarla Ma''am same temperature mentioned in your recipe also works in microwave conversation mode, Thanks again
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, yes you can make in convection mode, with same temperature.
Fatima
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Madhu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mine turned out a bit sensed...wat might be the reason
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Kneading it very well and proving it well is the key to softness of the bread.
Sashi Raghu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Tried this one. Came out good but it did not brown at the top. It was almost white in colour. What to do to get that colour?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, you can bake for more 1 to 2 minutes more for the colour. Or you can give a milk wash before baking the bread.
Nik Ira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Instead of Butter can i use olive oil? Like its in the whole wheat bread
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes, you can use olive oil.
Tanya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I replace Maida with Atta kn this recipe?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, yes you can, the bread might be dense because of only whole wheat. you can also use half and half to make the bread.
Kiran Ravi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Turned out just perfect!
Sudhabindu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Turned out perfect ! Thank you!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
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