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Freshly baked loaf of homemade sandwich bread on a wooden cutting board, with soft slices fanned out beside it.

Sandwich Bread

ZARA
Easy sandwich bread recipe with 10 tasty ways to enjoy it—perfect for quick meals and homemade treats
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil for vegan option)
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup warm water

Instructions
 

  • Activate yeast with warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit until foamy.
  • Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add milk, melted butter, and yeast mix; stir into a rough dough.
  • Knead on floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours.
  • Punch down, shape into loaf, and place in greased loaf pan.
  • Let rise again 30–45 minutes until just above the pan.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Slice)
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 140mg