Everyday Sandwich Bread

Name: Everyday Sandwich Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: ½ cup water (lukewarm) ((117 grams)); ½ cup milk (lukewarm) ((117 grams)); 1¼ teaspoon active dry yeast; 2 ⅔ cups + 3 ½ tablespoons flour (all purpose or bread) ((375 grams)); 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar ((21 grams)); 1 tablespoon butter (soft); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons water

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This everyday sandwich bread is soft, tender, and simply delicious. Learning to bake homemade bread ready for all of your favourite sandwich fillings is even easier than you think!

An easy everyday bread recipe is something everyone can use time and time again! There is never a shortage of reasons to bake freshly baked bread, especially an old-fashioned sandwich bread as simple and delicious as this one. It's an easy recipe that will guide you through each step to getting perfectly baked sandwich bread every time.

Homemade bread is so much better than storebought. Not only because of the bakery aroma that takes over your kitchen but because you know what exactly you're putting in it. White sandwich bread isn't complicated by any means but it's super satisfying knowing you just baked an entire loaf of bread from scratch!

Whether you enjoy a classic grilled cheese or PB & J or you like to elevate your sandwiches to caramelized onion, pear, and brie status, this is the best sandwich bread for any and all types of fillings.

a loaf of bread with a slice cut on a wooden board.

It's simply made with a handful of everyday pantry staples, which results in a fluffy loaf with a golden crust. It is the perfect bread for your favourite sandwich fillings, but also for french toast, grilled, cheese, croutons, bread pudding, and more! A basket of this bread on the table is exactly what you need to accompany your soups, stews, and to sop up your sauce. Best of all, you can make an extra loaf and freeze one for later. Talk about a cost-effective way of making a million school lunches!

Tips For Working With Yeast

Know what kind of yeast you need for your recipe. There are 2 main kinds of yeast. The kind you use when making beer (brewer's yeast) and the kind you use when making bread (baker's yeast).
We generally use active dry yeast (or instant yeast) as the type of baker's yeast when baking bread.
Both active dry yeast and instant yeast can be used interchangeably. Although 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast is equal to ¾ teaspoon of instant yeast.
Test your yeast prior to using it. If it is not active, discard and use fresh. To test it, allow it to proof, as directed in the recipe. If it doesn't become foamy it means it is no longer alive and needs to be swapped for fresh yeast.

How to Make It

Proof the yeast in a mixing bowl for 5-10 minutes and mix it together until foamy.

Add the flour directly on top, followed by the sugar, then butter, and last the salt.

Using the dough hook, slowly knead just to combine. Then increase the speed and continue a kneading for up to 10 minutes.

The flour, butter, sugar & salt on top of the yeast mixture. Kneaded until combined in a silver mixing bowl.

Transer dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, making sure all sides of the dough have been coated.

Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and set in a warm draft-free area to rise until it's doubled in bulk.

The dough in the bowl before and after rising.

Punch down the dough and cover it back up with a towel to rest for about 15 minutes before you form into a loaf and transfer to a loaf pan.

Cover the pan once more, and allow to double in bulk.

The dough in the loaf pan before and after rising.

Once you have made your egg wash by beating together egg and water, brush loaf with it place it in a preheated oven. Bake until done, about 30 minutes, and enjoy!

Leave me a comment and let me know how it turned out!

FAQs

What other ways can I use white sandwich bread?

There's nothing better than a slice of toasted white bread, spread with melting butter and a hot cup of coffee. Of course, there are so many other versatile ways to use this bread! Toasted or untoasted, it is perfect to fill with your favorite sandwich toppings. Use it for French toast, or garlic bread, and once it's a bit stale, make yourself some croutons! A grilled cheese, or

How to store it?

Homemade bread will always have a shorter shelf life than a loaf full of preservatives which means this bread will last about 2-3 days covered at room temperature. If you still have some leftover and want to extend its freshness, place in the fridge for up to a week longer.

Can I freeze this bread?

Yes! It's a great idea to freeze any bread you won't need right away. Seal tightly in an airtight freezer friendly bag and keep frozen for up to 3 months.

What kind of flour do I need?

This recipe is specific to either all-purpose or bread flour. You can actually use either one and get very similar results.

Can I double the recipe?

It's always a good idea to make more than one loaf to freeze one for later or bring over to a friend. However, in order to do that, you'll need to make two separate loaves rather than doubling the recipe. Baking measurements are so specific that you'll have a better chance at proper results by baking two different batches.

So if you are looking for a soft homemade bread to make I hope you give this Everyday Sandwich Bread a try and let me know how it goes. Enjoy!