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homemade sandwich bread

Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe

Indulge in the satisfaction of baking your own homemade sandwich bread. This easy recipe is makes a fluffy loaf that's perfect for sandwiches
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Rise time:1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 35 minutes

Equipment

  • Large bowl or stand mixer
  • 2 Loaf pans
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast heaping teaspoons
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lard May use other fat/oil of choice
  • 6 cups bread flour

Instructions

  • In a bowl or stand mixer, mix water, yeast and sugar
  • Add salt, lard, and flour. Mix to form a smooth dough. (If dough is sticky, may add more flour as needed)
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and pliable. About 5-10 minutes.
  • Form dough into a ball and place into a greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise for 1 hour or double in size.
  • Punch down dough and separate into two halves. Form each half into a loaf and place into greased loaf pans.
  • Cover loaf pans and allow to rise. About 30-45 minutes.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until loaves are golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Allow bread to cool in pans for 5 minutes then turn loaves out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

*Calories are per slice
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade sandwich bread recipe, white bread recipe
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 156kcal
Author: dani
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