
There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade white sandwich loaf — the golden crust, the pillowy crumb, the way it fills the kitchen with warmth. Store-bought breads can be a minefield when you're avoiding seeds, since everything from sesame-topped buns to multigrain loaves with hidden flaxseed or poppy seeds tends to sneak onto the shelves. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: milk, water, yeast, honey, bread flour, salt, and butter — nothing more, nothing less. The butter gets worked in gradually during kneading, which gives the crumb that soft, slightly rich texture that makes a sandwich feel like a treat. A slow rise lets the flavor develop naturally, and that final brush of melted butter over the hot crust is the kind of small detail that makes a real difference. Once cooled and sliced, it holds together perfectly for sandwiches, toast, or just a thick slab with a generous spread of butter.
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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.
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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