Sandwich Bread

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Sandwich Bread

Joan
Adapted From Plated Cravings .com
Makes 2 loaves. Cut each loaf into 14 slices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine Bread
Servings 28 slices

Equipment

  • 2 – 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pans

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ⅔ cups water – 110° to 115°
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant or active dry yeast
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ Tbsp room temperature butter, cut into small cubes
  • 4 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp butter, melted, for brushing

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, combine the yeast, 1 tsp of sugar and about 1/2 of the water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes if using instant yeast and 15 minutes if using active dry yeast.
  • Add remaining water, remaining sugar, salt, cubed butter and 4 cups of flour to the bowl. Knead at low speed until the dough comes together and is soft but not sticky. If dough is sticky, add more flour a tablespoon at a time. I usually use an extra 1/4 cu
  • Continue to knead 6 to 9 minutes. Stopping to scrap down about 1/2 way through. Continue to knead for the remaining time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is soft and smooth*****see note below
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased large bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for 45 minutes or until doubled.
  • Lightly flour your work surface. Divide dough in half and working with one half at a time, pat down into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle. Use your fingers to press out any air bubbles
  • Starting at the short end, Roll up into a tight log and pinch the seams to seal. Tuck ends under. Place in a greased 8×4 inch loaf pan. Repeat with other piece. If using a larger pan, do not divide dough.
  • Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non stick spray. Put in a warm place and let rise again for 45 minutes or until doubled in size
  • Preheat oven to 390°. Carefully and gently remove plastic wrap. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Invert bread on a cooling rack and brush tops with melted butter. Let cook, slice each loaf into 14 slices.
  • ***NOTE: if you do not have a stand mixer, you can knead in the bowl for 10 minutes.

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