Homemade White Sandwich Bread
Savor the delight of this homemade white sandwich bread, characterized by a soft, tender crumb and enriched with a delicate hint of honey and butter. Ideal for creating scrumptious sandwiches or enjoying as toast, especially when looking for tasty ways to utilize turkey leftovers.
Equipment
- Small bowl (for yeast mixture)
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or dough whisk
- Kitchen Towel
- 2 loaf pans (9×5 inch)
- – Oven
- Wire rack for cooling
Ingredients
- 4 cups 500g bread flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons 7g active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons 25g granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 8g salt
- 2 tablespoons 15g non-fat dry milk powder
- 1 cup 240ml warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup 60ml warm water
- 1/4 cup 60g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons 30ml honey
Instructions
- Combine warm water, active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix bread flour, sugar, salt, and non-fat dry milk powder.
- Warm the milk to 110°F (43°C) in a microwave-safe bowl. Add softened butter and stir until melted. Mix in honey.
- Add the yeast mixture and milk-butter-honey mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Mix to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down dough, divide into two, shape into loaves, and place in greased loaf pans.
- Let rise again for 30 minutes covered with a towel.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool in pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the milk with a plant-based alternative and use vegan butter.
The dough can be made in a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for easier kneading.
Bread flour can be replaced with all-purpose flour for a slightly different texture.
The dough can be made in a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for easier kneading.
Bread flour can be replaced with all-purpose flour for a slightly different texture.
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