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White sandwich bread

Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade bread, sandwich loaf, white bread recipe, yeast bread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 slices
A soft, quick white sandwich loaf made with yeast, oil and an egg, brushed with egg wash before baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 TBSP yeast (instant or active dry)
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 egg whisked with 1 TBSP water to brush on top

Directions

  • In a large bowl, stir the sugar into the warm water until dissolved. Sprinkle in the yeast and leave it for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the oil, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes (with a dough hook in a stand mixer; by hand, 7-8 minutes).
  • Shape the dough into a smooth ball and leave it in the bowl. Coat with nonstick spray, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 15 minutes.
  • Press the dough down and knead for 1 minute.
  • Form an oblong loaf, folding the ends under and pinching them closed.
  • Set it in a bread pan and brush the whole top with the egg mixture.
  • Let it rest while the oven heats to 400°F, about 10 minutes. Put the rack in a lower position so the top does not burn.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, until deep golden and the inside reads 195-200°F.
  • Let it cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container; it stays soft days later. Double the recipe for 2 loaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 36g | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 5.9mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 16 slices; yeast (the first choice counted), canola oil counted as vegetable oil, flour counted as all-purpose flour. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.