White Bread Sandwich Loaf

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
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Yield:
1 loaf

Times:

Prep: 4 hr 0 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 4 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
One 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast
5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fine salt
Oil as needed

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and the sugar. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and cool to about 110 degrees F. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the milk. Set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt and set aside.

Pour the milk and yeast mixture into the bowl of flour and mix until a soft, ragged mixture is formed.

Transfer the flour mixture to a well-floured work surface and knead until a soft elastic dough is formed, about 10 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and place in a warm spot in the kitchen, until puffed and doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Transfer the dough to the work surface and, using your hands, gently flatten into a 10-inch-long oval shape. Fold the dough into thirds lengthwise, overlapping the sides in the center. Press down on the overlapping side to seal and make a seam. Place seam side-down in a buttered 9x5 loaf pan, cover with a kitchen towel, and return to the warm spot until the dough has just risen about 1 1/2 inches over the top of the pan, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Brush the top of the dough lightly with warm water and, using a sharp knife, make 1/4-inch-deep slit down the center. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Remove the loaf from the pan and place in the center of the rack. Continue baking until the loaf sounds hollow when rapt lightly with your knuckles, on the bottom and top, or an instant read thermometer inserted in the center registers about 190 degrees F., about 15 minutes.

Transfer the bread loaf to a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.

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recipe White Bread Sandwich Loaf
Theresa philadelphia, PA 10-07-2009
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great bread
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My whole family loves this bread,I usually double the recipe,takes the same amount of time and I never have any left over... anyway.People think making bread is hard but there is really very little work involved it just takes time with the raising but if you're going to be home for a few hours it's worth it,Read more
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Kelly W.P., FL 04-20-2009
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Wonderful recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the first bread I have ever tried making and it came out perfect. I used quick yeast because thats all the grocery... store had at the moment and it worked wonderfully other than that I followed the recipe exact. The kids love it, and hubby was really happy he is a big fan of any type of bread. Can't wait to make it again. This is going to be a new Holiday dinner item to bring to moms house. Nothing better than homemade bread. If you've never made bread before give this one a try, its easy and tastes great.Read more
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Amanda Independence, OH 03-13-2009
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Perfect Every Time! Versatile, Straightforward Recipe.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is excellent. I made it as written, then with skim milk instead of whole milk, with rapid-rise yeast instead of... regular, and then with whole wheat flour instead of AP Flour. PERFECT every time. I usually take it out of the oven when the bread is 175-180 degrees because we like it dense and chewy, but to each their own. If substituting skim milk, add an extra T. of butter to supplement. If you want a recipe that you can't screw up, use this bread recipe.Read more
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Pamela Anchorage, AK 04-08-2008
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Great bread
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

With the expense of store-bought bread, I have begun to make all our bread. This recipe fantastic! Very easy to make, makes... great sandwiches and everyone raves about it. Makes me look talented.Read more
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Rick Clarksville, TN 03-11-2008
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Almost Burned
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I really enjoyed making this bread. The recipe and instructions are easy and requires very little clean up. I used my new... Bosch mixer (which I was directed to by Foodnetwork.com) and just dumped the flour and salt in the bowl, then the liquid ingredients, mixed for ten minutes with the dough hook and it was ready to rise right in the mixing bowl. However, when cooking, I followed the directions and the loaf almost burned. Just monitor close when cooking and you'll have one of the best looking and tasting breads. This is great for making rolls too! Thanks Foodnetwork.com!Read more
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Julia Ferndale, MI 07-27-2006
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Easy!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe was EASY. I changed one cup of white flour to wheat (the bread was still fluffy). I also had to use 2 bread... pans, the recipe was unclear about how many 9x5 pans to use but it is impossible to use one. Good luck enjoy!Read more