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A stick of butter and a loaf of sandwich bread with two slices topped with bagel seasoning and another loaf in the background topped with sesame seeds.
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Quick Sandwich Bread

Soft and tender inside but still able to handle your favorite sandwich fillings, this recipe for sandwich bread could not be any easier. This no-fail recipe bakes perfectly every single time!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 52 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bread, Easy Homemade Bread, Quick Sandwich Bread
Servings: 2 loaves
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Two Loaf Pans

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Topping

  • 1 tbsp butter (optional)
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer add in four cups of flour (reserve remaining one cup). Also add in yeast, sugar and salt. Using the hook attachment mix to combine the dried ingredients.
  • Slowly but simultaneously add in warm water and oil. Keep mixer going on medium as you add the water and oil. The dough will be very sticky.
  • Add in the remaining cup of flour in three parts, as the mixer runs on medium speed. Knead for 4-5 minutes until dough is smooth.
  • Transfer to a greased large bowl. Cover wil damp towel and let the dough rise until it doubles the size (about half hour). Alternatively you can proof the dough in your instant pot on yogurt setting for 15 minutes.
  • Punch the dough to deflate it down. Then transfer to a lightly floured counter. Form into a ball then cut in two equal size parts. Roll it slightly without overworking the dough to form into a loaf shape.
  • Place each loaf in an greased or lined loaf pan and let it rise until dough reaches the rim of the pan.
  • Bake at 400F degrees for 40 minutes. When done transfer to a cooking rack.
  • If you are adding the everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds (its optional), while the bread is still warm brush top of loaf with butter then sprinkle the seeds.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1455kcal | Carbohydrates: 246g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1192mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 16mg