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White Sandwich Bread

This White Sandwich Bread is an easy, comforting staple! Soft, fluffy, and perfect for any sandwich or toast!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread:
  • 3 cups bread flour (420 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast (5 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (4 grams)
  • 1 cup warm water (284 grams)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (57 grams), room temperature

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Dough scraper
  • Loaf pan
  • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Whisk together until evenly blended.
  2. Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients - Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the warm water and room-temperature butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Knead the Dough - Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Step 4: First Rise - Form the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
  5. Step 5: Shape the Dough - Punch down the risen dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, shape it into a rectangle, and roll it up tightly to form a log.
  6. Step 6: Second Rise - Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan, seam side down, cover, and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
  8. Step 8: Bake the Bread - Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  9. Step 9: Cool the Bread - Remove from the oven, let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, slice and freeze the bread in a single layer for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, toast slices from frozen or thaw at room temperature.