Sandwich Bread Recipe

Common Questions

How can I tell if my yeast is active?

Your yeast and water mixture will be bubbly and foamy. You can always repeat before moving on to next step if it does not look that way.

Why isn't my bread rising?

Your house may be too cold. Cover the dough and place under a microwave or oven light. This will help it keep warm enough to rise properly.

My dough is super sticky, what do I do?

If you’ve done the proper amount of kneading you may need to add a small amount of flour and continue to knead. This typically solves the problem!

If you’re looking for a sandwich bread recipe that’s dependable and absolutely delicious, you’ve found it! This is my go-to easy Homemade Sandwich Bread that’s incredibly soft, fluffy, and flavorful. It’s been tested to perfection, so you can be confident it’ll turn out great every time! I love this easy bread loaf recipe because it’s made with whole grains and has 4 grams of protein per slice. My kids enjoy it too, which is always a win!

Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe

This recipe is so easy to follow and with the recipe notes and tips, it’s easy to successfully make every time. It doesn’t have to be hard to have fresh, homemade sandwich bread at home and available during the week. I am confident feeding this to my family because it’s made with simple, clean, and healthy ingredients. No extra preservatives or bad-for-you filler ingredients!

I know you’ll love this one too. It’s soft, delicious and simple to prepare! You can also make a double batch and freeze for later – I love to do this to save time throughout the week. If you’re wanting an easy homemade sandwich bread recipe, you’ll definitely want to save this one as a go-to!

Why You’ll Love It

• Homemade Bread in 3 hours – That’s it. So easy!
• One Bowl & One Pan – You’ll just need a mixing bowl and a loaf pan. (opens in a new tab)
• 7 Simple Ingredients – The ingredients are easy to find (you may already have them in your pantry)!
• Healthy – Made with an almost 50/50 mix of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, refined sugar free, and higher in protein.

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Ingredients in Sandwich Bread

This homemade bread recipe is made with simple, good-for-you ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Warm Water
• Rapid Rise Instant Yeast: (opens in a new tab) You can easily use Active Dry Yeast instead, it may take longer to rise.
• Avocado Oil: Olive oil is also a great option if you like the taste!
• Honey: I love to use raw honey for extra nutrients!
• Whole Wheat Flour: Whole Wheat grains provide lots of extra nutrients.
• All-purpose Flour: White all-purpose flour is fine.
• Fine Sea Salt

How to Make Sandwich Bread Recipe

This sandwich bread recipe has been tested to perfection and is super simple and easy to make. It’s my go-to bread recipe since it contains clean ingredients, nutritious grains, and 4 grams of protein per slice! Here’s how to make Sandwich Bread:

1. Activate Yeast: Mix warm water and yeast, let sit until foamy (7-10 min).

2. Add Liquids: Whisk in oil and honey.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add both flours and salt, mix until dough forms.

4. Knead Dough: Knead on floured surface for 5 min until soft and slightly tacky.

5. First Rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1.5-2 hrs).

6. Shape Dough: Flatten, fold like an envelope, and form into a loaf shape. Grease loaf pan and place dough inside.

7. Second Rise & Preheat: Cover and let rise for 45 min; preheat oven to 350°F.

8. Bake: Bake for 35-38 min until golden with a crust. Let cool in pan for 15 min, then remove and cool completely.

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Tips for Making Easy Sandwich Bread

• Water Temperature – Make sure your water temperature is not too cold or too hot or your yeast will not activate properly and your bread will not rise. A sign you have the right temp is when your yeast and water combine to make a foamy and bubbly mixture.
• Kneading – Don’t skip the kneading step! This is what gives your dough and bread the right texture. Your dough will be difficult to handle and not rise properly if enough kneading is not done.
• Baking – When baking you can use a food thermometer to check your internal bread temp to make sure it bakes to perfection. Insert thermometer into center of bread, internal temperature once fully baked should be around 190 degrees F.
• Pan Size – I used an 8.5 x 4.5-Inch Loaf Pan (opens in a new tab), but a 9 x 5-inch works great, too!

How to Store Homemade Sandwich Bread

• Cool Completely: After baking, let the bread cool on a wire rack before storing it to prevent moisture from building up and making it soggy.
• Use a Bread Box: If you have one, a bread box (opens in a new tab) is ideal for storing homemade bread as it keeps it cool and dry, allowing the bread to breathe without getting too hard or stale.
• Paper Bag or Cloth Bag: For short-term room temperature storage (2-3 days), you can use a paper or cloth bag to maintain the bread’s texture while still allowing air circulation.
• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight bag for up to 4-5 days!
• Freezing: For long-term storage, slice the bread and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil, then place it in a freezer bag. You can pull out individual slices as needed. Homemade bread can last up to 3 months in the freezer!

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