Soft Homemade Bread: The Ultimate Guide
This recipe produces a wonderfully soft, tender, and fluffy loaf of white bread that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with butter. The secret is in the technique and a few key ingredients.
Classic Soft Sandwich Bread
Makes: 2 loaves
Prep: 30 minutes + 2 hours rising
Bake: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Bread:
· 2 ¼ cups (530ml) warm whole milk (about 110°F/43°C)
· ⅓ cup (75g) granulated sugar
· 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 standard packet) active dry yeast or instant yeast
· ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for brushing
· 2 large eggs, at room temperature
· 1 ½ teaspoons salt
· 6 – 6 ½ cups (750-810g) all-purpose or bread flour, divided (measured correctly – see tip)
Optional Topping:
· 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing after baking
Step-by-Step Instructions
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