Hi Bold Bakers! I bet your bread baking game is next level since the whole world went into lockdown! It’s nice to make great, crusty, artisan loaves — but a staple bread that you have to have a recipe for is white sandwich bread. The beauty of making your own sandwich bread, rather than buying store-bought, is that my recipe only calls for 7 ingredients. They’re all pantry staples, too, where a lot of store-bought bread has 20 unpronounceable ingredients. Already have an account? [Looking for more bread? I have plenty of bread recipes for you!]
What You Need To Make White Bread (Sandwich Bread)
Very little actually. You don’t even need an electric mixer to make this delicious everyday bread.
Measuring cups and spoons Large mixing bowl Measuring jug 2 loaf pans Elbow grease
How to Make White Bread
Wondering what you’re about to get yourself into? Don’t worry, it’s very easy — so here are the basic steps on how to make your own White Sandwich Bread (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):
Gemma’s Pro Tips for Making White Bread
Use digital weighing scales for complete accuracy when weighing your ingredients. Use a plastic shower cap to cover the dough. It is reusable and has no air holes. This recipe makes two loaves. Keep one for eating and freeze the other one. Add in a little whole wheat flour if you would like more fiber and whole grain. Make the dough up to 2 days in advance and keep it in the fridge. Use leftover bread for homemade breadcrumbs or bread pudding.
How do I Store Bread?
Store bread in a bread box or bag at room temperature. You can buy plastic bread bags online that you can get multiple uses out of. I found with this bread it keeps well covered for up to 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 6 weeks and used for toast, bread and butter pudding, breadcrumbs, etc.
Can I Use Bread Flour?
Yes, you can and you will get just as good results. Yeasted doughs love that extra bit of protein in the flour to strengthen it and add an extra chew. Just note that bread flour tends to absorb more liquid than all-purpose flour so you might need to add a little extra to bring your dough together.
Make More Bread!
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And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook!
Full (and printable) recipe below!