Homemade Sandwich Bread
Cheerful Squirrel

Homemade Sandwich Bread

Soft and fluffy homemade sandwich bread that is sturdy enough to hold any spread without preservatives.

210Min
12Servings
145Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

Mixing bowl
Measuring cup
Mixing spoon
Cutting board
Loaf pan
Oven
Cooling rack

Ingredients

Ingredients

all-purpose flour

500 g

warm water

300 ml

active dry yeast

7 g

granulated sugar

25 g

salt

10 g

unsalted butter

30 g

Instructions

1

Activate the yeast

Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit until foamy.

10 mintimer 10 min
Water should be warm but not hot - around 40°C
2

Mix the dough

Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, then incorporate melted butter.

10 min
Dough should be soft but not sticky
3

First rise

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.

60 mintimer 60 min
Place in a warm spot, about 24-27°C
4

Shape the loaf

Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan.

10 min
Tuck edges under to create surface tension for a good rise
5

Second rise

Cover and let the shaped loaf rise until it reaches the top of the pan.

60 mintimer 60 min
Do not rush this step - proper rising ensures light, fluffy bread
6

Bake the bread

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

30 min180°Ctimer 30 min
Internal temperature should reach 88-93°C
7

Cool the bread

Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

30 mintimer 30 min
Cooling prevents a gummy texture

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C 5-7 minutes

Store in a bread bag or airtight container. Slice before freezing for easy portions.

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