Description
Experience the joy of baking with this homemade sandwich bread recipe! With a golden crust and a soft, pillowy interior, this bread is perfect for everything from classic sandwiches to gourmet creations. Easy to make and customizable, it’s a delightful addition to your kitchen that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25g)
- 2 tsp salt (10g)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (28g)
Instructions
- 1. Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- 3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter into the flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4. Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- 6. Shape the Loaf: Punch down the dough, shape it into a rectangle, then roll tightly into a log.
- 7. Final Rise: Place in greased loaf pan; cover loosely and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- 8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg