If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own fresh, fluffy sandwich bread but felt intimidated by the process, you’re in the right place. This easy sandwich bread recipe is beginner-friendly, foolproof, and requires only a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It’s soft, slightly sweet, and makes the perfect base for grilled cheese, PB&J, or your favorite deli meats.

Let’s get baking!

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🍞 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• No fancy equipment – just a bowl, spoon, and a loaf pan.
• No kneading required (if using a stand mixer – but even by hand, it’s super simple).
• Minimal ingredients – only 6 basics.
• Perfect for meal prepping – it freezes beautifully.
• Tastes better than store-bought (and no preservatives!).

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🧂 Ingredients:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 standard packet)
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
• ⅓ cup milk (warm it slightly)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened (or oil)

🥣 Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast (if using active dry yeast)

If using active dry yeast instead of instant, mix it with the warm water and sugar, then let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it’s foamy. If using instant yeast, skip this step and mix it straight into the flour.

2. Mix the Dough

In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add in warm water, milk, and softened butter. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

3. Knead the Dough

If using a mixer with a dough hook, knead for about 5–6 minutes until smooth and stretchy. If kneading by hand, turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes.

4. First Rise

Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

5. Shape the Loaf

Punch down the dough gently and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.

6. Second Rise

Cover and let the dough rise again for 30–45 minutes, until it crests just above the edge of the pan.

7. Bake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

8. Cool and Slice

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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🌟 Pro Tips:

• For an extra soft crust, brush the top with melted butter right after baking.
• Want a little more texture? Add 2 tablespoons of oats or flaxseed to the dough.
• Freeze extra slices by wrapping them in parchment and storing in a freezer bag.

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🥪 How to Enjoy It:

• Toast it with butter and jam
• Stack it with ham, cheese, and pickles
• Make it the base of a next-level grilled cheese
• Use it for French toast on Saturday morning!

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There’s something incredibly satisfying about pulling a fresh loaf of sandwich bread out of your own oven. With this easy recipe, anyone can bake bread – no bread machine, no fancy tools, and no stress. Just pure homemade goodness. Let me know if you try it!

Happy baking, friend 🧡

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