Hell Toupee wrote:

> >> I'm no bread expert but every single time I bake some, the crust comes out
> >> hard as a rock. I melt some butter on it right from the oven and stick it in
> >> a plastic bag for a short while. It softens the crust.
> >
> > You could also spritz the oven with water during baking.
>
> But that's what you do to get a crisp crust.

Not for me. It makes for a thinner crust.

> When my white bread's crust came out too hard, I replaced some of the
> bread flour with all-purpose flour. If I ever want it softer yet, I
> add a tablespoon of butter to the recipe.

Another trick is to cover the bread with another pan halfway through
the bake.