Description
Learn how to make a fresh, soft, and delicious sandwich bread at home.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast or active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
Instructions
- Proof the yeast by mixing warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix flour, salt, and yeast mixture; add softened butter and form a sticky dough.
- Knead the dough for 5-8 minutes with a mixer or 10 minutes by hand until soft and stretchy.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Let dough rise again in the pan for 30-45 minutes until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and olive oil. Wrap bread tightly for storage and freeze if necessary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: bread, sandwich bread, homemade bread, baking