Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water (around 110°F or 43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture and melted butter into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
  4. Transfer dough onto a floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough, turn it onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a loaf, and place in the greased loaf pan.
  7. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until it has risen above the pan's edges.
  8. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Remove from the pan; let cool on a wire rack before slicing.