BREADJULY 11, 2025

Classic Sandwich Bread

With its wonderfully soft and tender crumb, this sandwich bread is the perfect foundation for any filling you choose

Reading time: 3 MIN READ
Ingredients: 8 INGREDIENTS
Step photos: 10 PHOTOS
Video: VIDEO

This sandwich wonderfully soft and tender crumb makes it an ideal choice for any sandwich creation. The texture is so delicate that it genuinely enhances the entire eating experience, making every bite a pleasure.

One of the great advantages of this sandwich is its convenience. You can easily prepare it in advance, slice it when you're ready, and use as much or as little as you need. It also stores exceptionally well, you will find that it can last at room temperature for up to a week without any decline in quality. This makes it a fantastic option for meal prepping or simply having a delicious and reliable bread on hand.

INGREDIENTS / 08

3 tablespoons - Lukewarm water
2 teaspoons - Dry yeast
1 teaspooon - Sugar
2 tablespoons - Sugar
2 tablespoons - Oil
1 cup - Lukewarm water or milk
3 cups - Bread flour
1 teaspoon - Salt

METHOD / 23

3 MIN READ

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Step 1
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Pour the lukewarm water into the bowl of your stand mixer. Add the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar, and mix to combine. Cover and let it loom for 5 to 10 minutes
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Step 2
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After the yeast has bloomed, add the rest of the ingredients
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Step 3
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Knead for 8 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
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You can also do this by hand, if you do not have a mixer. Mix all the ingredients, then knead by hand until the dough is smooth. It could take you longer to achieve the result, depending on your skill level
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Step 4
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Shape the dough into a ball, then transfer into an oiled bowl. This is to prevent the dough from sticking to the bowl
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Step 5
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Cover and place in a warm spot for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. The time needed for the dough to double in size, is dependent on how warm your kitchen is
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Step 6
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After the dough is risen, deflate and shape into a log
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Transfer unto a lined tray. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour
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Step 8
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Towards the end of the rising period, Preheat your oven to 180°C
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Step 9
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Uncover the dough, and transfer into the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes
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Step 10
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Remove bread from the oven, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, before slicing
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Enjoy
Classic Sandwich Bread
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This bread’s irresistibly soft and tender crumb makes it the ultimate base for any sandwich. Every bite melts in your mouth, enhancing the flavours and making each creation truly memorable
- 3 tbsp lukewarm water
- 2 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oil or butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 cup lukewarm water or milk
- 3 cups bread flour (plus extra for shaping)
- 1 tsp salt
1. Pour the lukewarm water into the bowl of your stand mixer. Add the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar, and mix to combine. Cover and let it loom for 5 to 10 minutes
2. After the yeast has bloomed, add the rest of the ingredients
3. Knead for 8 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.You can also do this by hand, if you do not have a mixer. Mix all the ingredients, then knead by hand until the dough is smooth. It could take you longer to achieve the result, depending on your skill level
4. Shape the dough into a ball, then transfer into an oiled bowl. This is to prevent the dough from sticking to the bowl.
5. Cover and place in a warm spot for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. The time needed for the dough to double in size, is dependent on how warm your kitchen is
6. After the dough is risen, deflate and shape into a log Transfer unto a lined tray. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour
7. Towards the end of the rising period, Preheat your oven to 180°C
8. Uncover the dough, and transfer into the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes
9. Remove bread from the oven, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, before slicing