Before you start making homemade toast bread, gather all the necessary ingredients. You will need:.

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (around 110°F or 43°C)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Step 2: Activate the Yeast

In a small bowl, mix the warm water with sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and melted butter. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 4: Knead the Dough

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead it for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour as you knead.

Step 5: Let the Dough Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Allow it to rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

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Step 6: Shape and Second Rise

Punch down the risen dough to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a loaf by gently stretching the dough and tucking the edges underneath. Place the shaped loaves into greased loaf pans.

Cover them again and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.