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A freshly baked loaf of homemade sandwich bread with a golden-brown crust, resting on a wooden cutting board with a few slices cut to reveal its soft texture.

Ultimate Guide to Making the Best Sandwich Bread Recipe

This homemade sandwich bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for everything from everyday sandwiches to gourmet grilled cheese. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll never want store-bought bread again!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ¾ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon yeast instant or active dry
  • 1 cup warm water about 120°F
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dough
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix warm water, melted butter, and egg.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until the dough begins to come together.
  5. 2. Kneading the Dough
  6. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes by hand (or 5-6 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
  7. 3. First Rise (Proofing)
  8. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  9. 4. Shape the Loaf
  10. Punch down the dough and shape it into a rectangle.
  11. Roll it into a log, tucking the ends under, and place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  12. 5. Second Rise
  13. Cover and let the dough rise again for 45-60 minutes, or until it reaches the top of the pan.
  14. 6. Baking
  15.  
  16. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  17. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  18. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
  • For a soft crust, brush the top with melted butter after baking.
 
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.