Pork 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 white sandwich bread delivers exactly that kind of homemade comfort. The dough comes together with whole milk, honey, bread flour, and a touch of softened butter — simple, wholesome ingredients with no hidden additives to second-guess. Store-bought breads can be a minefield of unexpected ingredients, so baking your own means you know exactly what went into every slice. The method is approachable even if you're not an experienced baker: the stand mixer does the heavy lifting, and the two-rise process builds a soft, pillowy crumb with just the right amount of chew. Brushing the warm loaf with melted butter right out of the oven gives the crust a gorgeous sheen and a rich, slightly sweet finish that makes it nearly impossible to wait the full cooling hour before cutting in. Whether you're stacking it high for sandwiches or toasting a thick slice with jam, this is the kind of bread that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine.

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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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