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homemade sandwich bread

Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe for Beginners

A soft and fluffy sandwich bread recipe made with simple ingredients. Perfect for homemade sandwiches, toast, and everyday baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup warm water or milk
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil

Method
 

  1. 1 Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Add yeast mixture and butter then mix until dough forms.
  4. 4 Knead dough on floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
  5. 5 Place dough in greased bowl and let rise for 1 hour.
  6. 6 Shape dough into loaf and place in loaf pan.
  7. 7 Allow second rise for 30 to 40 minutes.
  8. 8 Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. 9 Cool before slicing.

Notes

Use warm liquid to activate yeast properly.
Do not rush the rising time for best texture.
Store bread in airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition information
Calories 140
Carbohydrates 22 g
Protein 4 g
Fat 3 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 2 g