MSG Free Classic White Sandwich Bread

Total time3 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

4.5

(29)

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, butter-brushed loaf out of the oven, and this classic sandwich bread delivers exactly that kind of simple, wholesome reward. Store-bought bread is one of the sneakiest sources of hidden additives, with flavor enhancers and preservatives tucked into ingredient lists that most people never think to scrutinize. Making your own loaf from scratch means you know exactly what went in — whole milk, honey, bread flour, butter, salt, yeast, and nothing else. The honey gives the crumb a subtle sweetness and helps the yeast bloom beautifully, while the butter gets worked in gradually during kneading for a soft, pillowy texture that holds up perfectly to slicing. That final brush of melted butter over the hot crust is a small step that makes a genuinely big difference in flavor and appearance. Let it cool the full hour before cutting — it's hard to wait, but the crumb sets up so much better for clean, even slices. Whether you're making sandwiches, toast, or just tearing off a warm hunk straight from the rack, this loaf is the kind of everyday bread worth baking on repeat.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the dough

1 cup whole milk
¼ cup water
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
1 tbsp honey
3 cups bread flour, plus more for kneading
1 ½ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

For finishing

1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1
Warm the milk and water together in a small saucepan over low heat until the mixture reaches 105–110°F (40–43°C) — warm to the touch but not hot. Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle in the yeast and honey, and stir briefly to combine. Let stand for 5–10 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the yeast is visibly active.
2
Add the bread flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains, about 2 minutes.

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