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American Sandwich Bread

American Sandwich Bread

by | Jan 17, 2023 | Breads & flatbreads, Recipe

 

Fast & Easy American Sandwich Bread

The fastest, easiest soft sandwich bread
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Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Loaf pan 8.5" x 4.5"
  • 1 Stand mixer
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Bread (or all-purpose) flour 11 oz
  • 6 Tbsp Whole wheat flour 2 oz
  • 2.25 tsp Instant or RapidRise yeast
  • 1.25 Cups Water + 2 Tbsp 120F
  • 3 Tbsp Butter, unsalted melted
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 Egg + 1 tsp water + pinch of salt Optional

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer place flours, yeast, 1.25 cups water, 2 Tbsp melted butter, and honey. Using the paddle attachment (not the dough hook) mix on low for 1 minute, then on medium for 2 minutes. Scrape the sides if needed and mix on medium for 2 more minutes. Remove bowl from the mixer and leave the paddle in the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place to rise for about 20 minutes or until about doubled in size.
  • Prepare your loaf pan by:
    spraying it with nonstick spray OR lightly buttering it or lining it with parchment and lightly buttering the parchment (this is the best method, IMO).
  • Dissolve salt in 2 Tbsp of water. Reattach bowl and paddle. Add salt water mixture and mix on low for about 40 seconds then on medium for about 1 minute.
  • Pour the dough into the prepared pan and smooth it so it's top is even. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes or until it comes halfway up the rest of the loaf pan.
    Preheat the oven to 375F
    Remove the plastic wrap and brush the egg mixture gently over the top (optional). Leave uncovered in a warm place to rise for another 10 minutes or so until the dough is level with the top rim of the pan.
  • Bake for 40 - 45 minutes, turning about halfway through, until it is a deep, golden brown. If using a larger pan, check for doneness at 30 - 35 minutes. Done is an internal temperature of 210F.
  • Remove from pan to a cooling rack and brush the top and sides with melted butter. Resist cutting until completely cool.

Notes

I've made this bread twice in three days. It's really easy and tasty. It is, by far, the easiest soft bread I've ever made and it doesn't take hours of rise time. Give it a try.
Keyword bread, easy, fast, sandwich bread, soft bread, yeasted bread

 

Easy No-Knead Bread

Easy No-Knead Bread

by | Feb 3, 2021 | Breads & flatbreads, Recipe | 0 comments

No-Knead Bread

The Kitchen Company
This is the easiest way (that I know of) to make delicious bread!
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Prep Time 18 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 19 hours
Course Bread, recipe, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Equipment

  • Cast iron dutch oven
  • glass mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups flour, all purpose
  • 1/4 tsp yeast
  • 1 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Stir together dry ingredients. Add water all at once. Stir until all flour has been incorporated. Cover with a tea towel and leave for 12-18 hours. Try not to leave it in a drafty or particularly cold area. If your house is really chilly, let it rest inside your oven--NO HEAT.
  • After 12-18 hours, fold the dough a few times putting the seams on the bottom. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for 15 minutes. (if pressed for time, you can actually skip this step without affecting your final product too much).
  • Sprinkle your work surface with flour and tip the dough onto it. Quickly shape it into a ball. Sprinkle with more flour or some cornmeal. Cover with a cotton (not terry cloth) towel and let rest for 2 hours. TIP: If you place your dough on some parchment paper at this stage, it is easier to pop it in the pan and remove it from the pan.
  • Preheat your oven to 500F with your cast iron Dutch oven inside. After the 2-hour resting period and a preheated oven is ready, carefully flip your dough ball inside the hot pot. Lower the oven temp to 450F then cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue to bake for another 15-30 minutes or until sufficiently browned. Cool the loaf on a wire rack. Try to resist cutting it until it's cooled as it's still cooking inside the crust.

Notes

This recipe is very easy to tweak by adding herbs or cheese or whatever. Add-ins can be stirred into the dough at the very beginning. Crust toppings can be added either before the 2 hour rise or just before baking. If adding spices to the crust, a light spraying of water will help the spices stick during baking.
Keyword bread, no-knead