Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for homemade sandwich bread:
Ingredients:
- 500g (about 4 cups) all-purpose flour (you can use a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions:
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil or melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for this step.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a loaf. Place the loaves into greased loaf pans.
- Second rise: Cover the loaf pans with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise again for about 30-60 minutes, or until it rises just above the rim of the pan.
- Preheat the oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- Bake the bread: Once the dough has finished its second rise, place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool and slice: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and enjoy your homemade sandwich bread!
Feel free to adjust the recipe according to your preferences, such as adding seeds or grains for extra texture and flavor. Enjoy your freshly baked sandwich bread!
