Description
There’s something deeply satisfying about baking bread from scratch — the warm aroma that fills the kitchen, the golden crust fresh out of the oven, and the joy of slicing into a soft, fluffy loaf made with your own hands.
Ingredients
To make one loaf of this sandwich bread, you’ll need:
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3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when a layer of foam forms on the surface — this means your yeast is active and ready to go.
Add the flour and salt into the yeast mixture. Stir everything together using a wooden spoon or spatula until fully combined. Don’t worry about the dough being sticky — that’s exactly what you want. No kneading needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for about one hour. During this time, the dough will double in size and become bubbly.
Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. After the dough has risen, transfer it to the prepared pan and gently smooth the top using the back of a spoon or spatula.
Allow the dough to rise in the pan for an additional 30 minutes. It should puff up nicely and come close to the top of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the loaf in the center of the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
This is a no-knead sandwich bread recipe that’s perfect for beginners. Soft, fluffy, and made with simple ingredients, it’s great for everyday meals. You can customize it with herbs or toppings for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Rest Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes both rises)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~130
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg