🍞 I Can’t Stop Making This Sandwich Bread — And Neither Will You!

No kneading. No eggs. No butter. Just 5 simple ingredients, one bowl, and a loaf so soft and fluffy that everyone who tastes it immediately begs for the recipe. Seriously — my coworkers keep asking me to bring more. I’ve made it so many times I could do it with my eyes closed!

If you’ve ever been intimidated by homemade bread, this recipe is your gentle introduction. It’s so easy, you don’t need a mixer, fancy tools, or even kneading skills. Just stir, rise, bake — done! 🙌

🌟 What You’ll Need:

3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour – the base of your loaf
1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water – make sure it’s warm, not hot!
2 teaspoons sugar – helps the yeast activate and adds a subtle sweetness
1 ½ teaspoons salt – for flavor balance
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast – that’s one standard packet

That’s it. No eggs. No butter. No milk. Just clean, simple ingredients you probably already have at home.

🥖 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1️⃣ Bloom the Yeast

In a large mixing bowl, combine your warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Give it a gentle stir, then let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the surface turns foamy. That foam means your yeast is alive and ready to work!

🍃 Pro tip: If your mix doesn’t foam, the water might’ve been too hot or the yeast could be expired. Try again with fresh yeast.

2️⃣ Mix It Up

Add your flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir everything together until you get a sticky, shaggy dough. Don’t panic — this dough isn’t supposed to look perfect. It’s supposed to be sticky. That’s what gives it the soft, tender texture we’re going for.

3️⃣ First Rise

Cover your bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough sit in a warm spot for about 1 hour. It should double in size and look super airy.

🕐 Waiting is the hardest part, but this rise is what gives the bread its amazing fluffiness.

4️⃣ Second Rise

Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour the dough in, gently smoothing the top with a spatula or wet fingers. Cover again and let it rise for another 30 minutes. It’ll puff up nicely — a preview of how soft the finished loaf will be.

5️⃣ Bake It

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your risen loaf into the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is a beautiful golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

🧡 Want a softer crust? You can loosely tent the bread with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

6️⃣ Cool & Slice

Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. It’s tempting to slice it while it’s hot, but letting it cool helps it firm up for perfect slices.

🥪 Ways to Enjoy:

Toasted with butter and a sprinkle of sea salt 🧂
As the base for a killer grilled cheese 🧀
Fresh sandwiches, PB&J, or even avocado toast 🥑
French toast with cinnamon and syrup the next morning 🍯

📝 Final Thoughts:

This bread is soft, light, and so easy to make it feels like a cheat code for fresh baking. Once you try it, you’ll see why I’ve made it over a dozen times already — it’s just that good. Plus, it stays fresh for days and freezes beautifully if you want to prep ahead.

So the next time you crave bakery-style sandwich bread but don’t want to mess with kneading or complicated ingredients — this is your new go-to recipe. 💛

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