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White Sandwich Bread
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White Sandwich Bread

White Sandwich Bread combines bread and all-purpose flours with milk, butter, and active dry yeast to create a soft, tender loaf. The dough requires proper yeast activation and gradual incorporation of butter to achieve a smooth, elastic texture that rises well. This bread yields a tender crumb and mild flavor, suitable for sandwiches or toasting. Attention to fermentation and proofing ensures good volume and a pleasant texture ideal for everyday use.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups bread flour
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 3 Tablespoons water warm
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • 3 Tablespoons butter (plus more for the top)

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a dough attachment, combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk until lukewarm (105-100 degrees). This can also be done in the microwave.
  3. In a small bowl, add warm water (105-110 degrees), yeast and sprinkle in the sugar, and stir it together. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, watching to see if the yeast mixture foams up and bubbles. If it is foamy, the yeast has activated. If not, start again with a new batch of yeast and lukewarm water.
  4. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix on low speed. Add lukewarm milk. Scrape the sides of the bowl often to incorporate all of the ingredients.
  5. Add the slightly softened butter, one small cube at a time. You don't want to add the butter all at once but only a small amount at a time. The dough should start pulling away from the sides of the bowl and look like a round ball.
  6. Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and place in a greased glass bowl (I suggest spreading butter all over the bowl using a pasty brush or paper towel or spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
  7. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise until it doubles in size, about 2 hours, depending on the warmth of the kitchen.
  8. While the dough is rising, prepare the 9 x 5 loaf pan. Lightly spray non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil or butter to prevent sticking.
  9. Place the dough on a lightly oiled or floured workspace and shape into a 8 to 8 1/2 inch loaf. Place the log in a lightly greased 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" or 9" x 5" loaf pan, cover the pan loosely with lightly greased plastic wrap. Allow the bread to rise for about 30-60 minutes or until it's domed about 1" above the edge of the pan. Towards the end of the rise, preheat your oven to 350°F.
  10. Bake the bread for 25 to 33 minutes, until it is a light golden brown color. Test it for doneness by measuring its interior temperature with a digital thermometer (it should register 190°F at the center of the loaf).
  11. Remove the bread from the oven, and brush butter all over the warm loaf. Cool it on a rack before slicing. Store the bread in a plastic bag at room temperature for several days or freeze for longer storage. This bread freezes beautifully!

Notes

  • Activate yeast with warm water (105-110°F) and a bit of sugar to ensure it foams before mixing with other ingredients.
  • Avoid contact between salt and yeast during activation, as salt can inhibit yeast activity.
  • Check that the dough has doubled in size by poking it; a proper rise will hold the finger indentation.
  • Use lukewarm milk to add softness without killing the yeast.
  • Gradually add softened butter to the dough while mixing to create a smooth, elastic texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 387mg (16%) Potassium 96mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 387mg 16%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.