My Favorite Fluffy Sandwich Bread by @manningherkitchen

3h
Medium

2 servings

💧

470 ml

Warm Water

🍬

67 g

Sugar

🧫

14 g

Active Yeast

🧂

9 g

Salt

🧈

85 g

Melted Butter

🌾

660 g

All Purpose Or Bread Flour

🧈

2 tbsp

Melted Butter

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Add 2 cups warm water, about 100°F (38°C), and 1 tablespoon of the sugar to a mixing bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

    warm water
    granulated sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon
  2. Step 2/17

    Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast over the sweetened water. Stir lightly and let stand for 5 minutes until bubbly and foamy.

    active dry yeast
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon
  3. Step 3/17

    Add the remaining sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 cup melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.

    granulated sugar
    salt
    melted butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon
  4. Step 4/17

    Add about half of the flour, approximately 2 3/4 cups (330 g), to the bowl. Stir until fully incorporated.

    all-purpose flour or bread flour
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/17

    Add the remaining flour gradually, about 1 cup at a time. Mix after each addition until a cohesive dough forms.

    all-purpose flour or bread flour
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄rubber spatula
  6. Step 6/17

    Knead the dough with the stand mixer dough hook on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes. Stop when the dough is smooth and elastic.

    🥣mixing bowl
  7. Step 7/17

    Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, until doubled in size.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🧺kitchen towel
  8. Step 8/17

    Turn the risen dough onto a clean work surface and knead for 1 minute to release air bubbles. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.

    🔪dough scraper
  9. Step 9/17

    Shape each dough portion into a ball. Cover the dough balls and let them rest for 5 minutes.

    🧺kitchen towel
  10. Step 10/17

    Roll one dough ball into a rectangle about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Press out visible air bubbles while rolling.

    🪵rolling pin
  11. Step 11/17

    Roll the dough rectangle tightly into a log and tuck in the ends. Place it seam-side down in a greased loaf pan.

    🍞loaf pan
  12. Step 12/17

    Repeat the rolling and shaping process with the second dough portion. Place it in the second greased loaf pan.

    🪵rolling pin
    🍞loaf pan
  13. Step 13/17

    Cover both pans with a damp kitchen towel. Let the loaves rise for about 60 minutes, until dough crowns about 1 inch above the pan rims.

    🍞loaf pan
    🧺kitchen towel
  14. Step 14/17

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Position an oven rack in the center of the oven.

  15. Step 15/17

    Bake the risen loaves at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Bake until the tops are deep golden and the loaves sound hollow when tapped.

    🍞loaf pan
  16. Step 16/17

    Brush the hot bread tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cover the loaves with a kitchen towel for 5 minutes.

    melted butter
    🖌️pastry brush
    🧺kitchen towel
    🍞loaf pan
  17. Step 17/17

    Remove the loaves from their pans. Transfer them to a wire cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.

    🍞loaf pan
    🧊wire cooling rack

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Baking, Liquid, Seasoning, Dairy, Fat

Ingredients

Warm water, Sugar, Active yeast, Salt, Melted butter, All purpose or bread flour

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

230 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 41g, Total fat: 6g, Saturated fat: 3.5g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 300mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2.4mg, Potassium: 70mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 55mcg RAE, Thiamin (Vitamin B1): 0.3mg, Folate: 80mcg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

2 hours 30 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

3 hours 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, rubber spatula, dough scraper, rolling pin, loaf pan, pastry brush, kitchen towel, wire cooling rack

Appliances

stand mixer, oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread, Baked Good

Occasions

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Family Meal, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Fluffy, Tender, Light, Chewy

Flavors

Sweet, Buttery, Yeasty, Mild

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 3 to 4 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight bread bag or container,Keep away from heat and direct sunlight), fridge : 5 to 7 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat or toast slices before serving,Refrigeration may dry the bread), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Slice before freezing,Wrap tightly or use a freezer-safe airtight bag,Thaw at room temperature or toast from frozen)