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Homemade White Sandwich Bread

Henry Hunter
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Bread, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Loaves
Calories 144 kcal

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 (9x5 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.
Keyword Homemade Bread, Sandwich Bread, Yeasted Bread