The Beginner's Guide to the Best Sandwich Bread of your life

By Ethan Chlebowski · 180 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Warm the milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds, to around 38°C/100°F.
2. Stir in the yeast until dissolved and let stand 5 to 10 minutes until light foam and small bubbles appear.
3. In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar and salt. Add the proofed milk-yeast mixture and the melted butter.
4. Mix with your hands until no dry flour remains and a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
5. Cover and rest the dough for 20 minutes.
6. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and no longer sticky, then check that a small piece stretches thin without tearing (gluten window test).
7. Grease the bowl, add the dough, cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes.
8. Punch down the dough and grease an 8½ by 4½ inch loaf pan.
9. Flatten the dough into a large rectangle and roll it into an 8-inch log to fit the pan. Add any optional fillings or seeds before rolling.
10. Place the log seam side down in the pan, cover loosely and let rise until domed about 1 inch above the rim, about 60 minutes.
11. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C 20 minutes before the rise ends.
12. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until well browned. It should sound hollow when tapped, or reach 190°F/87°C inside.
13. Remove from the pan onto a wire rack and cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Summarized from Ethan Chlebowski's video. Watch it for the details.

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