Before you begin making your homemade toast bread, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:.

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water (around 110°F/43°C)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Step 2: Activate the Yeast

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir the mixture gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy and bubbly. This indicates that the yeast is active.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Make sure they are evenly combined.

Step 4: Incorporate the Yeast Mixture

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the activated yeast mixture and melted butter into the well.

Step 5: Knead the Dough

Using a wooden spoon or your hands, gradually mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until a dough forms. Once the dough starts to come together, transfer it to a clean, floured surface.

Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. You may need to sprinkle additional flour onto the surface to prevent sticking.

Step 6: First Rise

Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, turning it over to ensure all sides are coated with the grease.

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Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Step 7: Shape the Dough

Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release any air bubbles. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.

To shape the dough into a loaf, flatten it with your hands or use a rolling pin to form a rectangle. Then, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, making sure to seal the ends and edges.

Step 8: Second Rise

Place the shaped loaf into a greased bread pan. Cover the pan with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise for a second time, about 30-60 minutes, until it rises just above the edges of the pan.

Step 9: Preheat the Oven

While the dough is undergoing the second rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10: Bake the Bread

Once the dough has risen sufficiently, place the bread pan in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.