This bread is what i want in my sandwich bread and It’s tough enough to stand up to my sandwich fillings, but also soft on the inside. The texture and taste are perfect. It makes up to three loaves and freezes great, which means I can always have a delicious bread waiting for me in the freezer when ever i want it. I’ve made this bread countless times now, and it has come out perfectly each time. This one is really perfect for me!
The Best White Sandwich Bread
4 and 1/2 teaspoons dry active yeast
3/4 cup warm water (not boiling)
1/4 cup granulated sugar or 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into pieces
2 and 2/3 cup additional warm water
8-10 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing on top of the loaves
In a large bowl or a stand mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of the sugar. When the yeast is bubbled and foamy, mix in the rest of the sugar, the salt, the butter, and the warm water. Slowly mix in 5 cups of flour, mixing on low speed until smooth. Gradually add remaining flour, adding just enough to make a smooth and slightly sticky dough. Knead on low speed for 10 minutes. Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in the greased bowl and turn to coat with spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place for one hour.
Preheat oven to 425. When the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into three separate equal sized pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Roll each rectangle up into a cylinder, and place each seam-side down in a lightly-greased bread pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for one hour.
When the loaves have risen, place them in the preheated oven and bake 15 minutes. Cover the tops of the loaves with foil to prevent excessive browning, and bake another fifteen minutes. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter. Let cool before slicing.
Enjoy! 😍
the cook in you 