Sandwich Loaf
Craft the perfect homemade bread with this classic Sandwich Loaf recipe—your go-to base for everything from PB&J to gourmet grilled cheese. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, milk, and butter, this soft and tender loaf is expertly leavened with instant yeast for a foolproof rise. The dough is easy to work with, requiring just a short knead and two rises to achieve its signature fluffy texture. Ideal for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying fresh from the oven, this golden-brown bread is baked to perfection in just 30 minutes. With its satisfying aroma and versatile flavor, this Sandwich Loaf is destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.5 cups Warm water (110–115°F)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.25 cups Milk
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir well to incorporate the dry ingredients.
Add the warm water, softened butter, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for 8–10 minutes, gradually adding the remaining 1/2 cup of flour if the dough is too sticky. The dough should be smooth and elastic by the end of kneading.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once the dough is doubled, punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan. Place the shaped dough into the pan, seam-side down.
Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the dough rise a second time for about 30 minutes, or until it has risen just above the rim of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough is completing its second rise.
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3580 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.3 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 698 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
