Spice Free Classic White Sandwich Bread
Soft, pillowy, and golden-topped, this classic white sandwich bread is the kind of loaf that makes everything from a simple turkey sandwich to buttered toast feel like a treat. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely free of any herbs, spices, or seasonings beyond a touch of salt — making it a genuinely safe and satisfying choice for anyone who needs to keep things mild. Whole milk and a little honey give the crumb a subtle richness and gentle sweetness, while softened butter worked into the dough creates that tender, pull-apart texture you want in every slice. The two-rise method takes a bit of patience, but the process is straightforward and the results are deeply rewarding. Brushing the hot loaf with melted butter right out of the oven gives the crust a gorgeous sheen and keeps it soft as it cools. Once you've made a loaf like this at home, it's hard to go back to store-bought — especially when you know exactly what went into it.
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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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