Homemade Sandwich Bread
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This Homemade Sandwich Bread is super easy to make and way better for you than store bought bread! It’s soft, fluffy and so flavorful!
I love this Homemade Sandwich Bread because it’s easy to make and so versatile! It’s great for any type of sandwich (duh), french toast, croutons or even breadcrumbs. It’s soft, fluffy and tastes so much better than store bought bread. Plus it’s not loaded with a bunch of preservatives and only contains 7 ingredients!
Ingredient Breakdown
Water – necessary for structure.
Milk – makes the bread flavorful and fluffy. Whole milk is best for baking.
Granulated sugar – feeds the yeast and tenderizes the bread.
Instant yeast – makes the dough rise much faster than active dry yeast.
Butter – adds flavor and tenderizes the bread.
Salt – enhances flavor.
All-purpose flour – gives the bread structure. You can substitute some or all of the all-purpose flour with bread flour for extra chewiness.
How To Make Homemade Sandwich Bread
1. Heat the water and milk until lukewarm (110°F) then whisk with the granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Once the yeast begins to bubble, whisk in the melted butter and salt.
2. Place the bowl on a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and add about 1/4 cup of flour. Mix on low speed until mostly combined then repeat until all the flour is gone. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl.
3. Knead dough in the mixer or by hand for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer dough to a large lightly greased bowl then cover and allow to rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled in size.
4. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air then roll out to a large rectangle, about 16×8 inches. Roll into a log then place into a lightly greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled in size.
5. Bake the sandwich bread at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the loaf reaches 190°F. It should be golden brown on top and sound hollow when gently tapped. Allow bread to cool before slicing. Store Homemade Sandwich Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or up to a week in the fridge.
Pro Tips For Homemade Sandwich Bread
- Weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale! Measuring ingredients by volume is not accurate; baking is a science after all!
- Do not overheat the water and milk or you’ll kill the yeast! Yeast dies at 140°F.
- It’s best to let the dough rise someplace warm. I’ll usually place it on or next to my stovetop if my oven is on.
Can You Freeze Homemade Sandwich Bread?
Yes! To freeze this Homemade Sandwich Bread simply wrap it in a tight layer of aluminum foil or plastic wrap then seal it tightly in a zip top bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Homemade Sandwich Bread
Equipment
- stand mixer
- 9×5 inch loaf pan
Ingredients
- 120 g (1/2 cup) water, 110°F
- 120 g (1/2 cup) milk, 110°F
- 6 g (2 tsp) instant yeast
- 25 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 14 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 360 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Heat the water and milk until lukewarm (110°F) then whisk with the granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Once the yeast begins to bubble, whisk in the melted butter and salt.
- Place the bowl on a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and add about 1/4 cup of flour. Mix on low speed until mostly combined then repeat until all the flour is gone. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead dough in the mixer or by hand for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer dough to a large lightly greased bowl then cover and allow to rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air then roll out to a large rectangle, about 16×8 inches. Roll into a log then place into a lightly greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the sandwich bread for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the loaf reaches 190°F. It should be golden brown on top and sound hollow when gently tapped. Allow bread to cool before slicing.
Notes
- Weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale! Measuring ingredients by volume is not accurate.
- Store Homemade Sandwich Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or up to a week in the fridge.
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