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Fluffy Homemade Sandwich Bread: An Easy Yeast Recipe

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Bake a soft, fluffy loaf perfect for sandwiches and toast using this simple yeast bread recipe. This tutorial guides beginners through making classic white bread from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (about 105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. This confirms your yeast is active.
  2. Stir the sugar and salt into the yeast mixture. Add the softened butter and mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. You should feel the dough soften.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. This is the first rise.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface.
  7. Shape the dough into a rectangle roughly the size of your loaf pan (9×5 inches). Roll the dough up tightly, starting from the short end, pinching the seam closed.
  8. Place the shaped dough, seam-side down, into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  9. Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise again in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the dough has crowned about 1 inch over the rim of the pan. This is the second rise.
  10. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 15 minutes of the second rise.
  11. Brush the top of the loaf lightly with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  12. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
  13. Remove the bread from the pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This prevents a gummy texture.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute whole milk for the warm milk.
  • If your kitchen is cold, place the covered bowl in a turned-off oven with the light on to create a warm environment for rising.
  • To achieve a softer crust, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.

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