Effortlessly Soft & Fluffy Butter Bread – Bakery-Quality at Home

The fluffiest homemade bread ever can be created with just basic ingredients, little kneading, and a little patience—no fancy skills required!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Unbelievably soft – Stays fresh for days

Rich buttery flavor – No dry crumbs here!

No-knead option – Great for beginners

Versatile – Shape into rolls, loaves, or buns

Ingredients You’ll Need

(Makes 1 loaf or 12 rolls)

Dough Ingredients:

3 cups (375g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour + 1 tbsp vital wheat gluten)

1 tbsp (12g) sugar

1 tsp salt

1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast

1 cup (240ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)

¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

1 egg, room temperature (optional, for extra richness)

(Optional: 1 tbsp honey for a golden crust!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

 Mix the Dough

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg (if using). Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead (or No-Knead!)

 5-Minute Hand Knead

Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

No-Knead (Overnight)

Cover dough and let rest 12-18 hours at room temp (it will self-knead!).

First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.

Shape & Second Rise

Punch down dough and shape into a loaf (for a pan) or rolls (for a baking sheet).

Cover and rise 45-60 minutes until puffy.

Bake to Golden Perfection

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake 25-30 minutes (loaf) or 15-18 minutes (rolls) until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.

Brush with melted butter right after baking.

Serving Ideas

Breakfast: Toast with jam or Nutella

Lunch: Perfect for grilled cheese or sandwiches

Dinner: Serve with soups or stews

Final Thoughts

You won’t ever use store-bought butter bread again after trying this soft and fluffy bread, which is bakery-quality wonderful with homemade simplicity.