Simple Sandwich Bread (for 1 loaf)

Easy, soft homemade sandwich bread made with flour, yeast, warm water or milk, and oil or butter. Mix, knead, let rise, then shape and bake for a classic loaf.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Activate yeast: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit 5–10 min until foamy.

Step 2

Make the dough: Add flour, salt, and oil. Mix until it becomes a soft dough.

Step 3

Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

First rise: Cover and let rise about 1 hour until doubled.

Step 5

Shape Flatten the dough into a rectangle, roll it tightly like a log.

Step 6

Into the silicone pan Lightly oil the pan. Place the dough seam-side down.

Step 7

Second rise Let it rise 30–40 minutes until it reaches the top of the pan.

Step 8

Bake Bake at 180 °C for 30–35 minutes.

Step 9

Cool properly Remove from the silicone pan after 5–10 minutes and cool on a rack (otherwise the crust gets soft).

Step 10

Two important silicone tricks Put the silicone pan on a metal tray before baking so it keeps its shape. Don’t cut the bread while hot—wait at least 1 hour for clean sandwich slices.