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White bread is a leavened baked product made primarily from wheat flour that has been refined to remove the bran and germ, leaving only the starchy endosperm. The resulting flour is characteristically pale in color and produces a soft, tender crumb with a fine, uniform texture. White bread typically contains water, salt, yeast, and often includes added sugars, fats, and dough conditioners to enhance softness, shelf life, and volume. The production process involves mixing, fermentation, shaping, and baking, with the gluten network developed during mixing providing the structure that traps gas bubbles produced by yeast fermentation.

Modern commercial white bread often incorporates enrichment (added nutrients to compensate for those lost in milling) and may contain various additives for texture and preservation. Artisanal white breads, by contrast, rely on longer fermentation periods and minimal additives to develop flavor and structure.

White bread serves as a foundational staple in Western cuisines, commonly consumed as breakfast toast, sandwich bread, or an accompaniment to meals. Its mild flavor and soft texture make it versatile for both sweet applications (such as French toast or bread pudding) and savory uses (sandwiches, breadcrumbs for coatings and stuffings). In many cuisines, white bread is used to accompany soups and stews, while stale white bread is invaluable for creating bread crumbs, panzanella, or savory bread salads. Its neutral taste pairs well with both delicate and robust fillings and toppings.