Homemade Sandwich Bread
This homemade sandwich bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for all your sandwich needs. With simple ingredients and a straightforward process, you’ll be enjoying fresh bread in no time!
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water about 110°F
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Mix Dough:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, stirring until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the Dough:
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise:
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the Loaf:
- Once risen, punch down the dough to remove excess air. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Second Rise:
- Cover the loaf pan with a damp cloth and let the dough rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until it rises above the edge of the pan.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during the last 10 minutes of the second rise.
- Bake:
- Bake the bread for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool:
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Slice):
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 4g