Description
Soft, fluffy, and deliciously fresh! This easy homemade sandwich bread requires just 5 simple ingredients and makes the perfect loaf for toast, sandwiches, and breakfast. Once you try homemade bread, you’ll love having it in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
- 2¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp (25g) sugar
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place it in a greased 9 × 5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until the dough rises just above the pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.