🍞 Easy Homemade Sandwich Bread
This makes a soft, fluffy loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or grilled cheese. It’s beginner-friendly and turns out great every time.
Ingredients (1 loaf)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant or active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1 large egg
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, butter/oil, and egg.
- Stir until a soft dough forms.
2️⃣ Knead
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic
(or use a mixer with dough hook for 5–6 minutes).
3️⃣ First rise
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl.
- Cover and let rise 1–1½ hours, until doubled in size.
4️⃣ Shape
- Punch down dough.
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
5️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
6️⃣ Cool
- Remove from pan and cool on a rack before slicing.
Tips for Perfect Sandwich Bread
- Softer crust: Brush the top with melted butter after baking
- Even slices: Let it cool completely before cutting
- Whole-wheat option: Replace 1 cup of flour with whole-wheat flour
- Storage: Keep wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze slices
If you want, I can give you a no-knead sandwich bread, a 3-ingredient quick loaf, or a super-soft bakery-style version. Just tell me 😊