Basic White Bread or Buns

Easy-peasy daily bread recipe, great for sandwiches or for days you just want quick and simple.

I’ve made many variations to this one over the years and it adapts well and is quite forgiving.

I often use my bread machine to mix it, then divide it into 8 buns before letting it rise (then bake at 350 F for 14 minutes on a greased or floured sheet.) The buns are a staple item in our home!

I use 1/2 c. whole wheat flour to replace 1/2 c. AP flour, or throw in 1/4 c. of finely chopped onion for a change once in a while.

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 cups lukewarm water
• 1 1/2 tbsp. butter
• 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 1/4 tsps. bread machine (or dry active) yeast

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