Easy Sandwich Bread Recipe

Learn how to make the perfect homemade sandwich bread with this easy recipe. Soft and fluffy, this bread will take your sandwiches to the next level!

Prep Time1

Cook Time30

Total Time1 30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade bread, sandwich bread

Servings:

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Mary Woita

Grease the bread pans lightly with butter and set aside.
In a saucepan, warm the water and milk between 100-110° F, but no higher than 110° F, any higher will kill the yeast. Use a thermometer if needed (highly recommend).
Dissolve honey in the water and milk mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk in the yeast and set aside for about 5-10 minutes or until the top looks foamy.
Whisk in the olive oil and salt. Turn the mixer on low with the dough hook attachment, and begin adding flour, one cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Continue kneading for about 5 minutes.
First rise: Oil a large glass bowl or large mixing bowl and place the dough inside, cover with a tea towel, then place in a warm place such as on top of the stove for about an hour, or until it has doubled in bulk.
Punch down the dough, then knead for a few minutes and divide the dough in half using a bench scraper or sharp knife. Form each half into a ball, cover with the tea towel and let rest for about five minutes.
Shape each ball into a loaf and place into 9×5 greased loaf pans. Brush the tops of each loaf with melted butter and let rise for 30 minutes or until the dough has risen an inch or so above the pans.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when the bottoms are tapped. Cover the loaves with a clean tea towel and allow them to cool for a while, and then serve or store.

Substitutions:

this recipe works well with both all-purpose flour and bread flour.
you can substitute the olive oil for avocado oil or melted coconut oil. I’ve used both in this recipe and they work well.
substitute the honey for maple syrup, coconut sugar, or cane sugar if preferred.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the bread fresh and warm with a pat of butter and jam. Or cool, slice up and make sandwiches!