Artisanal Homemade Sandwich Bread
A kitchen staple and a timeless classic, bread is the most basic item you can buy; and yet, many don't know how to make it! There's nothing quite like the satisfaction and the smell of crafting your very own loaf. Made with humble ingredients, this bread loaf recipe is made to impress.
Whether you're an experienced baker or a newcomer to the world of breadmaking, this recipe will make your family and friends "OOoooohhh!!" Let's bring home that bread ya'll!
If you're looking for other homemade bread recipes, you can also check out my Dutch Oven Loaf, Homemade Cheesy Bread, Sweet Hawaiian Rolls, and Southern Style Sweet Rolls.
Ingredients Overview
*See recipe card for quantities*
- Warm Whole Milk
- Active yeast
- Cane Sugar
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Butter
- Egg
Equipment
It's just your hands today! I know some people use a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with a dough hook and that's fine too! But I challenge you to get a little dirty and hands on with this one. There's something special about kneading your own bread loaf.
Substitutions
- Gluten Free - if you want to make this gluten free, try using gluten free all-purpose flour instead of regular all-purpose flour. While a 1:1 substitution ratio is a good starting point for many recipes, it's essential to consider the specific recipe, the type of gluten-free flour blend you're using, and the need for any additional binders or adjustments. Experimentation and practice will help you achieve the best results in gluten-free baking.
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Yeast - The choice of yeast depends on your preference. Both types of yeast can produce excellent homemade artisanal sandwich bread, but for this recipe I used Active Dry Yeast.
- Active Dry Yeast: Active dry yeast is a popular choice for making homemade bread. It needs to be dissolved in warm water or milk (usually around 100°F) before adding it to the bread dough. This yeast has a slightly longer rise time compared to instant yeast, which can result in a more developed flavor. It's readily available and works well in most bread recipes.
- Instant (Fast Rising) Yeast: Instant yeast, also known as rapid-rise or quick-rise yeast, can be added directly to the dry ingredients without proofing in warm water. It provides a faster rise and is convenient for busy bakers. Instant yeast can be used interchangeably with active dry yeast in most recipes, although you might need slightly less instant yeast.
Homemade Sandwich Bread
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Servings
1 loaf
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
30 minutes
We're gonna make some homemade sandwich bread ya'll! This bread is just so beautiful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon of butter room temperature
- 1 whole egg
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a standard loaf pan (usually 8x4 or 9x5). This can be done after you've let your dough sit for an hour so your kitchen isn't getting so hot.
In a small bowl, mix together the milk, yeast, & sugar. Set it aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and butter. Separate the butter into smaller chunks with your fingers and press the butter into the other ingredients. Then add the egg.
Grab the small bowl and mix into the contents of the large bowl. Mix together with your hands. Don't be afraid to get dirty!
Grab a warm damp rag and cover the dough. Set aside for an hour.
Place dough on flat surface to roll out with roller. Aim for an inch in thickness.
Fold in the sides to make a square out of the dough, an inch thick.
Roll your dough square until it looks like a log.
Place in buttered loaf pan and let sit for another 30 minutes.
Place in oven and let cook for 30 minutes. Let cool on a flat surface. Flip pan upside down to let the loaf fall out. Enjoy your sandwiches ya'll!
