White sandwich bread recipe (2024)

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White sandwich bread – probably the simplest bread recipe,soft and fluffy, with a yellowish crumb and a chewy crust, this bread it perfect for Pb&J or any deli sandwiches and even for making French toast.

This recipe if part of my monthly partnership with Red Star Yeast.

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I could not believemy eyes way back in January when I shared 20 homemade bread recipes and 20 more on my bucket listthatI don’t have a recipe for sandwichbread already on the blog. I mean, really, is there a simpler recipe that plain white sandwichbread?

The first bread I tried to bake way bake 4 years ago when I microwaved yeast (don’t laugh, totally did it) was white sandwich bread. Since then I have picked a thing or two about baking with yeast, but I’m mostly thankful for all the lessons and yeast and baking I’ve read on Red Star Yeast site when I was desperate and close to having a panic attack.

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Some of you might be wondering “why go through all the trouble of making bread from scratch when it’s easilyavailable at every grocery store?” My dears, the answer it’s simple “because homemade it’s the best!” There’s absolutely nothing more rewarding that knowing what exactly Iput in my family meals and baked goodies. Have you read the LONG ingredientslist on the store-bought bread? That’s insane! Ingredients that I can’t even pronouncelet alone know what they are, are listed as ingredients in that perfectly shaped loaf of bread.

No, thank you. I’d rather bake a not so perfect loaf of bread with accessibleingredients and I’ll feel 10 times better.

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This white sandwich bread recipe come from Red Star Yeastand it’s been my go-to sandwich bread for a while now. It uses both milk and water which leads to a soft chewy crumb and crust. A little bit of butter and an egg is added for richness and that yellowish color with just a touch of sweetness, without being considered a sweet bread.

This bread it’s very easy to make, just follow the basic steps in making bread and you’ll be fine!

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White sandwich bread recipe

Yields 1 loaf

White sandwich bread - soft and fluffy, with a yellowish crumb and a chewy crust, this bread it perfect for Pb&J or any deli sandwiches and even for making French toast.

20 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

3 hr, 30 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 tsp active Red Star dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 cups (360 grams) all purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup (56 grams) melted butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup (30 - 40 grams) all purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a bowl add the water, yeast and teaspoon of sugar. Stir to combine and leave at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes until doubled in volume.
  2. In a mixing bowl sift the 3 cups of flour and make a well in the middle.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture, add the egg, sugar, salt and melted butter.
  4. With the dough hook on start mixing adding the milk and slowly adding the remaining flour until the dough forms a soft and elastic ball.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for about 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
  6. When the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a log. Place it into a 9X5 greased baking pan, cover and let rest again at room temperature for another 30 minutes.
  7. In the meantime, heat the oven to 375F.
  8. Bake the bread for about 30 minutes until golden brown and the smell of fresh bread takes over your kitchen.
  9. Leave to cool slightly in the pan before removing it and completely before slicing it.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Red Star Yeast

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FAQs

What are the ingredients for white bread? ›

Image of What are the ingredients for white bread?
Wheat flour is a powder made from the grinding of wheat used for human consumption. Wheat varieties are called "soft" or "weak" if gluten content is low, and are called "hard" or "strong" if they have high gluten content.
Wikipedia

What's the difference between white bread and white sandwich bread? ›

In contemporary times, U.S. consumers sometimes refer to white bread such as Wonder Bread as sandwich bread and sandwich loaf. American sandwich breads have historically included some fat derived from the use of milk or oil to enrich the bread.

What is the best sandwich bread? ›

The 6 Best Bread for Sandwiches
  1. Bread Rolls. A roll is a small and fluffy piece of bread that can be eaten on its own or used to make a sandwich. ...
  2. Brioches. Brioche is a sweeter option that works with almost everything. ...
  3. Wraps. ...
  4. Sourdoughs. ...
  5. Oil-Based Loaves. ...
  6. Baguettes.

What is sandwich bread made of? ›

With step-by-step pictures, a full video tutorial, and plenty of helpful tips, learn how to make simple white sandwich bread using a few baking ingredients like flour, water, yeast, salt, and milk. Bread flour promises a super soft interior with an extra chewy crust.

What kind of flour is used in white bread? ›

As the name suggests, bread flour is used for making various bread types, like sourdough and white bread. It is also ideal for other recipes where you desire more structure and a chewier consistency, such as pizza dough, flatbreads, pretzels, and bagels.

What are the 4 main ingredients in bread? ›

In addition to the four main ingredients used to make bread – flour, salt, yeast and water – there are often small quantities of other ingredients which are added to improve the texture, crumb structure and keeping properties of the bread.

What is the healthiest sandwich bread to eat? ›

The Healthiest Types of Bread, According to a Dietitian
  • Sprouted-Grain Bread.
  • Whole-Wheat Bread.
  • Sourdough Bread.
  • Seeded Bread.
  • English Muffins.
  • Banana Bread.
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What is the healthiest bread than white bread? ›

“When it comes to health, whole wheat bread is a better choice compared to white bread,” says Kate Ingram, a Connecticut-based registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of TheVitalityDietitians.com. “This is because whole wheat bread contains more fiber and important nutrients from the bran and germ.

What makes store bought bread so soft? ›

Commercial bread is softer due to the steam process used by bakeries, which is made to keep bread hydrated and fresh.

What is the best bread for homemade subs? ›

The best kind of bread for an Italian sub is a soft Italian roll. It's sturdy enough to hold all ingredients but soft enough to provide a satisfying bite.

What kind of bread does Subway use? ›

The bread is then thawed, proofed, and baked in-store at least twice a day (more for busier stores). The stores receive a supply of generic white and wheat bread and then the bread is topped with various seasonings during the baking process in-store.

What is the tastiest bread? ›

World's best breads: the list of winners
  • Roti canai (Malaysia)
  • Pan de bono (Colombia)
  • Butter garlic naan (India)
  • Nan-e barbari (Iran)
  • Pan de yuca (Colombia)
  • Focaccia di Recco col formaggio (Italy)
  • Baguette (France)
  • Naan (India)
Oct 4, 2023

Is it cheaper to make bread? ›

In a nutshell, if you're buying basic, cheap sandwich bread, it's probably cheaper than you can make it at home. But if you compare two loaves similar to what you could make at home — one made with high-quality ingredients as opposed to one made with lesser quality ingredients — home baking becomes much cheaper.

What temperature kills yeast? ›

Too Hot to Survive

Regardless of the type of yeast you use, if your water reaches temperatures of 120°F or more, the yeast will begin to die off. Once water temps reach 140°F or higher, that is the point where the yeast will be completely killed off.

How long does homemade sandwich bread last? ›

Johanna Hartzheim, co-founder and head of product at Wildgrain, a bread and pasta delivery service, recommends eating homemade bread within three days but says it will last up to a week. "The bread will start to dry up and become a bit harder over time, but it takes much longer until it becomes moldy," she says.

What are the ingredients of brown bread and white bread? ›

White bread is usually prepared using 'Maida' or refined wheat flour. This makes it more diverse in taste and suitable for making delicious sandwiches. Brown bread is prepared from 100% whole wheat and added ingredients for colour, softness and taste.

What are the 8 ingredients in bread? ›

The ingredients are:
  • Flour.
  • Water.
  • Yeast.
  • Salt.
  • Sugar.
  • Milk.
  • Egg.
  • Oil/Fat.

Does white bread contain egg? ›

It depends on the bread. White bread, wheat bread, rye and sourdoughs usually DO NOT have egg, but they may have an egg wash over the top to give it a nice brown color. Monkey bread and some seasonal celebratory breads (Challah, Easter Egg bread), and quick breads (like biscuits, cornbread) have egg.

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