This is a simple soft white sandwich bread that is softer than the lean sandwich bread I typically make. Where as the lean bread reminds you of French bread with its crisp crust and chewy center, this bread will remind you of the store brands with a soft crust and texture. It is simply the perfect bread for grilling cheese or making french toast.

Baking bread is one of the most satisfying things you can make in the kitchen. There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh baked bread and the happiness it brings with that first bite. It’s not difficult to do, nor is it hard to master. Before you know it, you’ll be making all kinds of bread, not just this soft white sandwich bread. Might I suggest stocking up on some yeast?

If you do not know how to make bread by hand, there is no need worry! I have made a tutorial on how to knead dough in detail here and below, I’ll also include a video to walk you through the process of making this particular recipe by hand. If you have a stand mixer, you can put all the ingredients in at once and knead until smooth and elastic, about eight minutes.. Once you have kneaded and risen the dough, you will need to shape it into a rough rectangle and place it into a loaf pan. You can see this process below.

If you need help learning how to need dough by hand, check out this quick video. It goes through the basics and includes helpful tips for those with physical limitations. It’s not too difficult to learn and before you know it, you’ll be making loaves for everyone you know.

Classic White Sandwich Bread

This bread is wonderful for grilled cheese, sandwiches, toast and more. The soft texture makes it easy to slice through. The perfect loaf for the beginner as it's easy to learn and delicious.

Print Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes minutes

Cook Time45 minutes minutes

Rest Time3 hours hours

Total Time3 hours hours 35 minutes minutes

Servings18 slices

Calories 111.9

Ingredients

• 3 ⅓ cups (500g) flour
• 1 ¼ cups (300mL) milk
• ¼ cup (60mL) oil
• 2 tbs (25g) sugar
• 2 tsp (7g) yeast
• 1 tsp (5g) salt

Instructions

• Mix sugar and yeast into the milk. Stir in oil.
• In a large bowl, stir together flour and salt.
• Add in the liquid mixture and stir by hand or with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
• Turn out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand until dough turns smooth, no longer sticks to your hand, stretches easily without tearing and can be easily shaped into a ball. Approximately 10 minutes.
• Place back in the bowl, cover and let rise 1 – 2 hours or until at least double in size.
• Lightly grease or spray a 9×5 (23×13 cm) loaf pan. This step is not necessary for non-stick pans.
• Shape dough into a rough rectangle and place seem side down in the pan.
• Cover with cling film or a damp cloth and let sit 45 minutes or until dough reaches top of the pan.
• While the dough is rising, preheat oven to 350F (180C.)
• Bake 35 – 45 minutes or until golden brown. Center of bread should read at least 190F (88C.)
• Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

An important note on dry yeast: Instant dry and active dry yeasts are not the same.  If using active dry yeast, you must activate the yeast according to the manufacturer’s instructions in order for the dough to rise properly.  You typically need to activate or “bloom” the yeast by adding it to warmed liquid for several minutes. 

Instant dry yeast can be added to the dry ingredients and typically does not need to be activated prior to use.  However, some brands of dry yeasts still require adding warm liquids, so be sure to read the label. Rapid, quick and fast acting dry yeasts will rise much faster than instant and active dry yeasts.  For best results, always read and follow the instructions provided on the packet as the rising time varies widely between manufacturers. 

Nutrition Facts

Classic White Sandwich Bread

Serving Size

 

1 slice

Amount per Serving

Calories

111.9

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

3.1

g

5

%

Saturated Fat

 

0.4

g

3

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.3

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2.2

g

Sodium

 

138.2

mg

6

%

Carbohydrates

 

18.5

g

6

%

Protein

 

3.5

g

7

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

* Calories provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.