Description
Experience the incomparable joy of baking your own soft and fluffy sandwich bread right in your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a pillowy, golden-brown loaf perfect for breakfast toast or hearty sandwiches. Free from alcohol and animal fats, this classic yeast bread is a staple for every home baker looking for professional-quality results with minimal effort and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1 cup warm water (110°F)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
Whisk warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes until creamy and foamy.
Stir in the flour, salt, and softened butter until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
Gently punch down the dough, roll it into a log, and place into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
Ensure your water is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast. Keep stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can replace the butter with olive oil for a more rustic flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg