Public Recipe
Classic White Sandwich Bread
Shared on 7/9/2025
The bread of your childhood, perfected. This soft, slightly sweet loaf makes the ideal PB&J, grilled cheese, or morning toast. Better than store-bought, every time.
Prep Time
20 minutes active
Bake Time
30-35 minutes
Difficulty
beginner
Yield
1 loaf (9x5 pan)
sandwich bread
everyday
beginner
Ingredients
- 400g (3¼ cups) All-purpose flour or bread flour
- 240g (1 cup) Warm milk 100-110°F
- 30g (2 tbsp) Butter melted
- 25g (2 tbsp) Sugar
- 6g (1 tsp) Salt
- 7g (2¼ tsp) Instant yeast
Instructions
1
1
Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2
2
Add flour, salt, melted butter. Mix until dough forms.
3
3
Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4
4
Rise in greased bowl 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
5
5
Punch down. Shape into log and place in greased 9x5 loaf pan.
6
6
Rise 45-60 minutes until dough crowns 1 inch above pan.
7
7
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
8
8
Remove from pan immediately. Cool completely before slicing.
Equipment
- 9x5 loaf pan
- Stand mixer or hands
- Digital scale
Tips
- •For softer crust, brush with butter while still warm.
- •Don't slice until completely cool—steam needs to escape.
- •Store in bread bag or wrapped; stays fresh 4-5 days.
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