Description
A simple, soft white sandwich loaf made with basic ingredients. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just enjoying fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp salt
2 tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 ¼ cups warm water
2 tbsp butter, melted (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
2. Add warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
4. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise 60–90 minutes or until doubled.
5. Punch down, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9×5” pan.
6. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
8. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For richer flavor, substitute ½ cup of the water with whole milk.
You can brush the top with melted butter after baking for a softer crust.
Dough can be fermented overnight in the fridge after the first rise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: white bread, homemade bread, bake bread, sandwich loaf