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Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe

A simple homemade sandwich bread recipe that's soft, fluffy, and perfect for everyday use. Simple ingredients and great for slicing or toasting! If I can do it, you can too!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rise Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings 20 Slice (1 Loaf)
Calories 93kcal
Author David & Debbie Spivey

Useful Equipment:

Ingredients

  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water (105–115°F)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 360 grams (3 cups) Bread Flour I use King Arthur
  • 1¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter (½ stick)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Olive oil (or any neutral oil), for greasing

Instructions

Activate the yeast:

  • Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a measuring cup. Stir and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

Prepare the dough:

  • In a large bowl (or stand mixer), add flour and salt. Stir melted butter and cold milk together, then add to the bowl along with the yeast mixture.

Mix & knead:

  • Knead in a stand mixer with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes, or knead by hand until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should clean the sides of the bowl and have a slightly tacky feel. Remove the bread dough from the mixing bowl and place onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand a few times to ensur the dough is smooth.

First rise:

  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours, until it has nearly doubled in size.

Shape the dough:

  • Punch down the dough, turn it onto a lightly oiled surface, and shape it into an 8-inch log.

Second rise:

  • Place the dough in a greased 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan. Cover loosely and let rise for another hour, until it domes about 1 inch above the pan. When gently pressed, the dough should spring back slowly.

Preheat the oven:

  • About 15 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 350°F (convection, if available).

Bake:

  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the internal temperature hits 190°F.

Cool & store:

  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze leftovers or turn them into croutons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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