Elaine's Most Excellent Sandwich Bread

Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly fresh, Elaine's Most Excellent Sandwich Bread is the ultimate recipe for homemade bread lovers. Perfectly crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and softened butter, this bread is delightfully tender yet sturdy enough to hold your favorite sandwich fillings. The recipe uses active dry yeast for a beautifully airy texture and a touch of sugar to develop a subtle sweetness. With step-by-step instructions for kneading, rising, and baking, it's a foolproof way to achieve bakery-quality loaves right in your kitchen. Whether enjoyed warm with a slather of butter, as part of a hearty sandwich, or toasted to perfection, this bread is sure to become a family favorite. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe yields two glorious loaves and fills your home with the comforting aroma of fresh bread baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 1 cup Milk
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 5.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and milk. Ensure the liquids are at about 100-110°F (37-43°C) to activate the yeast properly.

Step 2

Stir in the active dry yeast and the granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until bubbles and foam appear on the surface, indicating the yeast is activated.

Step 3

Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and the salt to the bowl. Stir until a sticky dough forms.

Step 4

Add the softened butter and continue mixing. Gradually incorporate the remaining flour, about half a cup at a time, until the dough is soft and only slightly sticky to the touch.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth, supple, and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough into a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Divide it into two equal portions and shape each portion into a loaf.

Step 8

Transfer the shaped dough into two greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Cover again and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the pans and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy your fresh homemade sandwich bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1230.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2951.8

Total Fat 46.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 115.0mg	0%
Sodium 4835.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 543.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 79.4g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 405.8mg	0%
Iron 31.0mg	0%
Potassium 1239.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.4%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 74.7%