Soft Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe (Better Than Store Bought!)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free.

Activate yeast in warm water with sugar until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix bread flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add activated yeast mixture, warm milk, and melted butter to the flour mixture.

Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf.

Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan and cover again.

Let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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