Homemade Buttered Bread

Ingredients:

– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon instant yeast
– 1 cup warm water
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– Additional butter for drizzling

 Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Dough:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
– Add the warm water and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

2. **Knead the Dough:**
– Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
– Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. **Shape the Dough:**
– After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
– Cover the loaf pan with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.

4. **Bake the Bread:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

5. **Serve:**
– Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing.
– Drizzle with additional melted butter while the bread is still warm.

Enjoy your freshly baked buttered bread!