Thrifty Homemade Sandwich Bread
A budget-friendly homemade bread recipe that yields a delicious and soft sandwich loaf.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 2-3/4 tsp yeast (1 packet + 1/2 tsp)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour OR bread flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix hot water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes to bloom.
- Mix in oil, salt, and flour using a stand mixer with a dough hook or by hand.
- Knead until dough forms and doesn't stick to the bowl, about 3-4 minutes.
- Let dough rise in a draft-free area for 1.5 hours, or use a quick proof method.
- Punch down, shape into a loaf, and let rise again for 1 hour.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 190°F.
Notes
For a quicker rise, use the yogurt setting on an Instant Pot or other proofing method.