Easy Sandwich Bread

I make this sandwich bread weekly. It's simple, quick and delicious, and can be done with a stand mixer or by hand.

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 2

In a stand mixer with a dough hook or in a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients.

Step 3

Next, pour in water, then mix until it begins to form a dough.

Step 4

If using stand mixer, continue mixing on a low speed, scraping sides as needed. Add more flour if dough looks too sticky (it's ok if it's a little sticky)

Step 5

If using hands, knead until a soft dough forms, adding more flour as needed (it's ok if it's a little sticky)

Step 6

Transfer dough to a large, oiled bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place (I put it on the stove so the heat of the preheating oven will warm the area) for 30 minutes.

Step 7

After 30 minutes, punch out the air and transfer to a buttered, 9X5 loaf pan. Form the dough into an even loaf shape, butter the top and let rise until it reaches the top of the loaf pan, about 15 minutes.

Step 8

After dough has risen to the top of the loaf pan, place in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, rotate 180°, then bake an additional 20 minutes.

Step 9

Once baking is complete, remove from loaf pan and place on a cutting board or wire rack. Let cool completely before slicing.