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You don't need a bread machine if you have an American made KitchenAid Mixer. I've got an easy recipe for homemade white bread. It is basic, simple, and wholesome.
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During warmer months I try and buy food items that are grown locally and then I freeze them to use during the winter months. I feel it is important to eat locally and shop locally as much as possible, and this is true when buying products as well. I try and buy products that are Made in the USA, but it can be hard sometimes to find what you need. However, one of my favorite, most used kitchen items is in fact made in the good ole’ USA and that is my KitchenAid mixer,. KitchenAid has been around for generations; it is a trusted name and appliance in many kitchens, including mine. It is made in Ohio.
I use it for countless recipes and foods. Truly, my KitchenAid Mixer is the most used small appliance my kitchen.
One of my favorite items to use my KitchenAid mixer for is Homemade White Bread, but when I tell people that they often look at me like I am crazy and they always ask how I find time to do it with my busy life. The truth is, however, that baking bread is really simple and once you get the hang of it you can whip up bread in no time.
While you can obviously knead the bread yourself, I find it much easier to dump the ingredients in my KitchenAid Mixer and let the mixer do the mixing and the kneading for me. Why spend my time kneading the bread, when my KitchenAid mixer has a bread attachment with it? I can start the bread while I am in the kitchen and just keep my eye on it allowing me to do other tasks.
Making the bread using your stand mixer is an easy way to make a great tasting loaf of bread, one that is better for you than any loaf you could buy at the store because you can control the ingredients and you know that there is nothing artificial in it. Furthermore, you get to feel like a rockstar baker to your family.
I hope you try this recipe and use your mixer and enjoy making your own bread as much as I do.
White Bread Recipe using a KitchenAid Mixer
Yield: * makes two loaves
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Love your KitchenAid Mixer but wish you had more reasons to use it? Make this easy recipe for homemade white bread part of your regular routine, leaving the muscle work to the mixer.
Ingredients
- 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 3tablespoons sugar
- 1tablespoon salt
- 2tablespoons shortening
- 2packages regular or quick active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 1/4cups very warm water (120° to 130°F)
- 2tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, if desired
Instructions
- In your mixer's mixing bowl, stir 3 1/2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt, shortening and yeast until well mixed.
- Turn mixer on low and slowly add warm water. Gradually increase the speed of the mixer until well mixed.Add flour one cup at a time (up to 7 cups of flour) until dough is no longer sticky and it is easy to handle.Dough should no longer stick to the sides of the bowl and it should not stick to the mixer attachment.
- Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and let rise in warm place until dough has doubled in size.
- Once it has risen, gently push into dough to deflate, gather it into a ball and divide the dough in half.
- Stretch the dough a few times and shape into a ball.Place each ball in a lightly greased bread pan and brush with olive oil on top. Cover with plastic wrap and kitchen towel andlet rise in warm place. TIP: I typically start my oven at this point and then place the dough near the vent on the stovetop.By the time the oven is heated up the dough has risen sufficiently.
- Preheat oven to425°F.When dough has risen and oven is hot, place both loaves in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until loaves are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, brush tops with melted butter, and allow to cool slightly.
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*Note: I store my loaves in large ziploc bags to keep them fresh but trust me, we eat them pretty quickly!
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Megan Galko is a stay at home, homeschooling mother of 5 kids 10 and under. She is the founder and owner of NEPA MOM.com, a partner in Eventful Moms and a freelance writer. She also has a recurring television segment where she discusses products and tips to make life for busy moms easier. Megan resides in Northeast PA with her husband, children and 1 dog.
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59 Comments
Madisonon November 21, 2022 at 7:07 pm
This is a sign that I must bring out the kitchenaid mixer again! Thanks for this recipe!
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Jef Crewon April 16, 2022 at 7:27 pm
Thank you for posting! This is exactly what every dough maker needs… a Very tasty, simple recipe for bread or pizza dough. A Kitchen Aid is not necessary. I use a Sanlida stand mixer with a dough hook. It works great. I also split the recipe in half, substitute olive oil for shortening, skip the butter, and dump all the ingredients in the bowl at the same time, start at low (1) for a couple minutes, and finish at medium (4) for ten minutes, adding a tablespoon of flour or water if necessary to get the batch to ball in the bowl. Love this simple tasty recipe!
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Bonnieon April 15, 2022 at 9:04 am
This is super easy and delicious! I made it for Easter this year instead of the usual bread I made. No kneading the kitchen aide does it all. I’ll be making this frequently . Thanks for sharing h
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Kelly Oon December 6, 2020 at 1:33 pm
See AlsoEasy White Bread RecipeSimply Sandwich Bread (Recipe + Video) - Sally's Baking AddictionQuick and Easy Two-Ingredient Bread Recipe - No Yeast or Eggs!Millionaire Shortbread Recipe (Caramel Shortbread)We make all of our bread at home with our KitchenAid. It makes it so much easier. I will be trying out this recipe. Haven’t used shortening before.
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Susan McNeillon September 28, 2020 at 7:47 am
My Kitchen Aid mixer is the hardest working appliance in my kitchen!
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Silvia Cookeon May 23, 2020 at 4:55 pm
I just tried this recipe because my wonderful “bread machine” makes the bread so very dense that the family doesn’t like it. I am SOOO happy with this recipe! I followed the recipe to the T, allowing 1 hour of raising time in the bowl and then again in the pan (I didn’t turn the oven on for 2nd raise because I wanted to see how long I should wait for it to raise). Bread turned out SUPER great!! We ate half of the first loaf within the first half hour – I will have to make another set this evening because these two first loafs will be gone!! I was so happy to use “ANY flour” because with the Covid, I can ONLY get all purpose white flour!!
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Patriciaon April 26, 2020 at 8:55 am
I am new at making bread, have tried several recipes and this one is “the keeper”, everyone loves it.
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Nicoleon May 31, 2019 at 3:26 pm
My first attempt just came out of the oven and I’m really not sure yet. It didn’t rise as much as I would have expected despite waiting quite a while. Maybe I didn’t wait long enough but more than that, I was surprised that I would add the yeast directly to the bowl without activating it first. Did I miss this step in the process or was I just not patient enough. The recipe says that by the time the oven heats up, the second rise should be done. I certainly left it a lot longer than that. Not sure how long it takes your oven to preheat to 425 but mine doesn’t take that long.
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Jeri Clacketton May 12, 2020 at 11:37 am
I’m with you! I always activate the yeast following the instructions on the jar/package. Then I add it with the water. (Don’t forget your include the water you used to activate in you water calculation.) works every time. Personally I think this recipe has too much sugar.
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Lisaon December 11, 2021 at 9:54 am
I’ve been making bread for 50 years & I appreciate all of the changes that have come along to make it easier. However, I NEVER add yeast without proofing it first, even instant yeast, no matter what a recipe says.
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Dandi Don March 26, 2019 at 7:34 am
I love making homemade bread, so I will have to try this soon!
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F Sethmanon February 24, 2019 at 9:49 am
This is my next bread I’m going to make! Looks and sounds delicious. Cant wait to finally make 2loaves at once. Thx for posting
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Melissa Stormson January 23, 2019 at 9:59 am
I need to give this one a try too. I love my Kitchenaid and have made delicious honey oat bread with it but have not found a white bread recipe my family likes yet.
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Lorettaon December 23, 2018 at 10:14 pm
Can Quick rise instant yeast be used in this recipe? thanks
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Jennon November 22, 2018 at 5:02 pm
I just made this, came out really good. I used lard instead of shortening.
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Kelly Oon October 6, 2018 at 11:26 am
We make a lot of bread at my house. This recipe looks super yummy! I have a KitchenAid that I adore and it makes making bread so much easier.
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Lesaon September 28, 2018 at 5:31 pm
I have a USA made purple Kitchenaid mixer that I love. Well worth the investment! Bought locally too. Will have to try this bread, can’t wait.
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Darla Peduzzion September 7, 2018 at 3:47 pm
Thanks for sharing the recipe. I’ll have to try it. Looks delicious.
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galaon August 31, 2017 at 9:58 am
Thanks for the recipe. I’d love to make this bread soon, maybe over weekend.
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Rosieon August 30, 2017 at 1:23 pm
I love making bread, in the summer, I stick to rolls and flatbreads that don’t need to be in the oven that long. I’d love to have a Kitchenaid mixer, with fall baking, it would be so much fun to make up loaves of bread all the time, to give as gifts for no reason, and let them know the mixer is made in the USA!!! This is a nice recipe I’d love to try.
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Tamra Phelpson May 15, 2017 at 2:10 pm
I’ve been wanting a KitchenAid stand up mixer for a while. Hopefully, I’ll get one soon!
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Rosieon May 12, 2017 at 12:11 pm
I just got some Gold Medal flour yesterday, for making bread! I make bread a few times a month, it would be great to have a Kitchenaid! I didn’t know they are made in USA. This is a nice recipe I’d love to try!
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Mathew Burrowson May 11, 2017 at 3:18 am
This bread was so easy and tastes just great! the most difficult part was getting my water to the right temperature. by the time my candy thermometer registered the Temp, it had cooled.
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Jennifer johnsonon February 24, 2017 at 10:14 am
How long does it take for it to rise usually in the bowl ? First time making bread and I’m looking at every half Hr n it’s not doing anything lol.
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curreyon February 26, 2017 at 2:13 pm
I don’t know when you asked this question but here goes.
It takes at least one hour and up to two hours for first rise, On the 2nd rise it takes from a 1/2 hour to 1 hour. Just measure your container to let you know when it’s risen double.
The easiest way to be sure it’s a correct double is to put your dough into a bowl, then remove dough and fill the bowl to the same height with water. Then measure the water you have in the bowl (in a measuring cup or by weight on a weight machine) and then add the same amount again to get double, pour it in the bowl and mark the height, Pour out the water, dry it, then add dough and away you go.
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Susan McNeillon February 20, 2017 at 7:43 am
I haven’t made bread a single time this winter. Looks like I’d better get started! 🙂
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Angela Eon December 27, 2016 at 7:58 pm
So excited to try this-I just got my first mixer for Christmas! Question-do I use the paddle for the whole recipe or do I switch to the dough hook at some point?
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Lorion December 6, 2016 at 10:03 pm
This bread is so easy to make in my mixer and it takes only a short time. My husband loves the bread for sandwiches and it makes great, very hardy toast. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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Lorion December 3, 2016 at 10:44 am
This bread was so easy and tastes just great! the most difficult part was getting my water to the right temperature. by the time my candy thermometer registered the Temp, it had cooled. Finally got it and was so pleased. this is the first time i have baked bread at such a high temperature but it did fine. this bread is also very good toasted.
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Misha Bartonon November 7, 2016 at 12:34 pm
baking bread in the home is an always a fun.i will definitely try that. thanks for sharing this recipe.
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Jesseon October 24, 2016 at 8:52 pm
I love KitchenAid mixer, too. I often eat bread and it’s easy to use this mixer
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Susan McNeillon October 18, 2016 at 5:05 pm
You’ve inspired me!
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Patty Gordonon September 17, 2016 at 2:54 pm
I ususally use this recipe but do it by hand. My MIL is staying with us so I’m using her mixer since it’s available. Waiting to see how it turns out. Hopefully good or I’ll never hear the end of it! LOL!
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Maria Applebyon September 14, 2016 at 2:06 pm
Thank you for posting this recipe and instructions. I love my Kitchen Aide, but confess to never using it specifically to make bread. Today, I did. The bread dough is in the bowl on it’s first rise. It came out perfectly, nice and smooth, elastic, and not sticking to a thing. I can already tell it will turn out well, through second rise and bake. I just put up some peach jam a few weeks ago, and I can’t wait to try it on the bread later tonight! You made me happy today. =)
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Marciaon August 3, 2016 at 4:08 pm
My first batch just came out of the oven!! Maybe now my children will come home to see me. J/K.
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Wehafon April 20, 2016 at 1:06 am
I don’t eat bread but I love my Kitchenaid stand mixer! I use it all the time.
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Eileen Guthrieon February 10, 2016 at 5:37 am
I no longer pay almost $4.00 for a loaf of bread. Since there is only 2 of us living at home now, I make bread crumbs from the bread I have left. I wish I could find a recipe for rye bread and dark rye bread made with mmy Kitchen Aid Mixer.
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Romnickon February 7, 2016 at 10:00 pm
Thanks for the recipe. I’d love to make this bread sooner to make my coffee habit worth it.
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suzanneon January 24, 2016 at 3:24 pm
I would LOVE to have a KitchenAid mixer! I have tried to make bread with mine and it does okay, but not if it is a good size batch.
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Gayleon April 10, 2016 at 4:09 pm
A KitchenAid mixer is worth the investment. My husband bought one for me several years ago. He got the large one (6 qt?) Making cookies is a breeze, as I Can mix up a triple batch. Bread making is a breeze. So worth the investment. We have the meat grinder attachment and grind our own deer meat. I can mix up ground meat and all the ingredients for meatloaf in just a couple minutes using the regular attachment.
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Melissa Ron January 24, 2016 at 12:13 pm
This looks like a great thing to make on a cold day!
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Christine Beasleyon January 20, 2016 at 5:13 pm
Thanks for the recipe. Love to make my own bread.
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Ann-Marieon December 5, 2015 at 5:49 pm
I didn’t have shortening and used cooking oil. It’s rising now. Hoping it works! This is my first recipe in my stand up mixer.
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Danellon November 27, 2015 at 5:56 pm
I just got my first Kitchen Aid mixer and I am anxious to try and make homemade bread. My question though is, I do not, nor will I buy shortening. Is the purpose of the shortening the consistency? If so, would it work to use coconut oil instead? When it is not melted down, it is the same consistency as shortening. Thanks!
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Sarahon November 22, 2015 at 10:47 am
I have never used all-purpose flour in bread recipes; always bread flour. I am anxious to try this out as *cough cough* my husband or daughter #2 put away dishes and I cannot find the kneader for my bread machine. I love making homemade bread because I can control the ingredients! If anyone has great recipes for middle eastern pita bread, naan, pizza crust, and cinnamon rolls, especially whole wheat variety, please share!
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Ginaon October 21, 2015 at 2:36 pm
I love making homemade bread, especially in the cooler months of fall. Since I do not own a stand mixer, I mix and knead by hand, however, this recipe sounds worth the effort.
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Paul Rothrockon August 14, 2015 at 2:49 pm
Thanks for this recipe! I make it every couple days or so and my family absolutely loves it. I tweaked it a bit by swapping out half of the all-purpose flour for bread flour. It makes the perfect bread for sandwiches or french toast for a fraction of the price of the stuff in the stores.
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Ninaon March 23, 2015 at 2:52 pm
Can you halve the recipe or would that ruin the chemistry? I want to just make one loaf for my first try.
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Sandra Windton December 24, 2014 at 11:41 am
This is a great recipe for loaves or rolls!
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Deonne Mackowiakon November 24, 2014 at 9:26 am
I’m 62 and just learned a few years ago that the only way to make turkey stuffing is with homemade bread. It makes a world of different. I’m making this recipe today so it can dry out in time to go into the bird on Thursday. Thanks for posting–looks great. I’m assuming this recipe makes 2 loaves???
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Lorion January 11, 2015 at 1:46 pm
my family has always made the stuffing with dried bread, mashed potatoes, onion(raw) and summer Savory, it does not taste like ‘home’ unless it is made this way 🙂
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Jef Crewon March 29, 2022 at 1:12 pm
Thank you for posting! This is exactly what every dough maker needs… a Very tasty, simple recipe for bread or pizza dough. A Kitchen Aid is not necessary. I use a Sanlida stand mixer with a dough hook. It works great. I also split the recipe in half, substitute olive oil for shortening, skip the butter, and dump all the ingredients in the bowl at the same time, start at low (1) for a couple minutes, and finish at medium (4) for ten minutes, adding a tablespoon of flour or water if necessary to get the batch to ball in the bowl. Love this simple tasty recipe!
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Aavon August 10, 2014 at 4:38 pm
This looks really simple and non threatening. I can’t wait to try it. I need to find my dough hook first, though.
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Susan McNeillon January 23, 2014 at 6:15 am
I love making bread in the winter. It’s so wonderful to come from the cold and smell that delicious aroma!
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Jef Crewon March 29, 2022 at 1:17 pm
Thank you for posting! This is exactly what every dough maker needs… a Very tasty, simple recipe for bread or pizza dough. A Kitchen Aid is not necessary. I use a Sanlida stand mixer with a dough hook. It works great. I also split the recipe in half, substitute olive oil for shortening, skip the butter, and dump all the ingredients in the bowl at the same time, start at low (1) for a couple minutes, and finish at medium (4) for ten minutes, adding a tablespoon of flour or water if necessary to get the batch to ball in the bowl. Love this simple tasty recipe!
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Carrie @ Chockababyon January 22, 2014 at 8:46 pm
Wow! A fluffy white bread that doesn’t have milk in it? I am ecstatic! Thanks 🙂
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Amy @ The American-Made Guide to Lifeon January 22, 2014 at 8:22 pm
I’d love to try this. I love making bread and this deep freeze winter weather is the perfect time for baking projects.
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Meganon January 22, 2014 at 3:19 pm
Thank you so much for the opportunity to guest post! I hope everyone enjoys the bread!
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Cindyon January 22, 2014 at 2:53 pm
My new favorite thing is to make homemade bread. Thank you for the recipe!
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