Thrifty Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe
Sandwich bread bakes tall and tender—follow this foolproof method to create soft slices that hold fillings without crumbling in kids’ lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
- 1 cup warm water around 110°F / 43°C
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add oil, salt, and flour one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf.
- Place in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.