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Freshly sliced fluffy sandwich bread highlighting its light and soft interior.

Fluffy Sandwich Bread - Easy Homemade Soft Recipe

Enjoy soft, homemade sandwich bread with this simple and foolproof recipe that yields perfect loaves every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 1500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Yeast

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Water

  • 1/4 cup warm water

Salt

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Butter

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Egg

  • 1 large egg, at room temperature

Flour

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

Milk

  • 2 cups whole milk, warmed

Instructions
 

  • Activate yeast: Mix warm water and honey, sprinkle yeast, and let sit until foamy.
  • Add ingredients: Mix salt, butter, milk, and half the flour; add egg and remaining flour to form a shaggy dough.
  • Knead dough: Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
  • First rise: Let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.
  • Shape and second rise: Shape into loaf, place in pan, and let rise until about 1 inch above the pan, 45-60 minutes.
  • Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Ensure the dough is kneaded well for a soft texture.
Keyword bread, homemade, Soft