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American Sandwich Bread Recipe

This incredible American sandwich bread recipe, adapted from Cook's Illustrated and Annieseats, will become your new weekend staple! It's perfectly soft, fluffy, and ideal for any sandwich. This recipe yields two loaves, so you can freeze one for later in the week. Get ready to experience the best homemade bread you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 238.1 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 3.2 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for American Sandwich Bread

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How to Make American Sandwich Bread

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, melted butter, honey, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 3 1/2 cups of flour and salt.
  3. Gradually add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead on medium speed for 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too sticky.
  5. Lightly flour a clean surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and briefly knead to form a smooth ball.
  6. Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat.
  7. **First Rise:** Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place (around 75-80°F) for 40-50 minutes, or until doubled in size. (You can use a warming drawer or a turned-off oven with the oven light on).
  8. Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 1-inch thick by 9-inch long rectangle.
  9. Starting from the short side, tightly roll the dough into a cylinder.
  10. Pinch the seam to seal.
  11. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Place the seam-side down in the prepared pan.
  12. **Second Rise:** Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place for 20-30 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
  13. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack of your oven and pour about 1 cup of boiling water into it (creates steam).
  14. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a digital thermometer inserted into the center reads 195°F (90°C).
  15. Brush the top of the loaf with melted butter.
  16. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  17. **To freeze:** Cool completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the counter.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

13g

Carbs

14g

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