easy sandwich bread

Here’s a super easy sandwich bread recipe — no fancy equipment needed, just basic ingredients and a little patience!

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🍞 Easy Sandwich Bread (No-Knead Option)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for more chew)

• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)

• ¼ cup milk (or water for dairy-free)

• 2 tbsp oil or melted butter

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Instructions:

1. Mix the dough:

   • In a large bowl, combine warm water, milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

   • Add flour, salt, and oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

2. Knead (or not):

   • No-knead method: Just mix until combined and sticky. Let rise longer (see step 3).

   • Kneaded method: Knead by hand or with a mixer for 5–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3. Let it rise:

   • Cover the bowl and let dough rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

4. Shape and second rise:

   • Punch down dough and shape into a log.

   • Place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.

   • Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes, until puffy and just above the rim.

5. Bake:

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

   • Optional: Brush top with butter after baking for a soft crust.

6. Cool:

   • Let cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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Would you like a whole wheat version or one with no yeast (like a quick soda bread)?