Sandwich Bread
Directions
- 1In a stand mixer bowl, combine 1/2 of the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let proof for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2Add the remaining water, honey, flour, salt, and room temperature butter to the mixer.
- 3Mix for 6-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- 4Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it double in size (about an hour).
- 5Lightly flour your work surface. Turn the doubled dough onto the surface and divide it in half.
- 6Flatten and shape each dough half into an 8x10 inch rectangle.
- 7Roll up each rectangle, starting with the short end, and pinch the seam to seal.
- 8Place each rolled dough into a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan, tucking the ends underneath.
- 9Cover the loaves and let them rise until doubled again.
- 10Preheat the oven to 390°F (199°C). Bake the loaves on the lower middle rack for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- 11Remove loaves from the pans immediately to prevent sticking.
- 12Brush the tops and sides of the loaves with salted butter.
- 13Let the loaves cool completely before slicing.
Ingredients
- 1.66 cups warm water
- 2.5 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4.25 cups all purpose unbleached flour
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Equipment
stand mixermeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsloaf pansplastic wrapbread knife