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Soft Sandwich Bread (2 Loaves)

This is a soft, fluffy, everyday sandwich bread that’s perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just eating warm with butter. It’s simple, reliable, and very kid-friendly. I had to double this recipe to make two loaves because my kids love it so much that it never lasts more than a day.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm milk or water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast 1 packet
  • ¼ cup oil or melted butter
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ~6 cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk (or water), sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until slightly foamy.
  2. Add the oil (or melted butter) and salt.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and shape into loaves.
  7. Place into greased loaf pans.
  8. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown.
  10. Let cool before slicing.

Emily’s Notes

There is something special about homemade bread. The smell filling the kitchen, a warm slice fresh from the oven, and the simple joy of making something from scratch for the people you love.

This soft sandwich bread has become one of my favorite recipes to make for our family. It makes two loaves, which is perfect for keeping one on hand for the week and sharing the other with friends, neighbors, or storing for later. Honestly though, if you are anything like my family, you’ll have the two loaves gone in a day or two – it’s just that good.

After moving back to Uganda, baking bread at home has become one of those small routines that makes our house feel even more like home. It reminds me that sometimes the most meaningful moments are found in ordinary things — a homemade meal, a shared table, and time spent caring for the people around us.

This bread is soft, dependable, and perfect for everything from school lunches to morning toast. Once you make homemade sandwich bread, it’s hard to go back.

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A Little About Me

I’m Emily — a wife, mom of three, and home cook who believes some of life’s best conversations happen around the table.

Our family moved back to Uganda after more than a decade away, and our kitchen has become a place where old favorites, new flavors, and everyday moments come together. Here, I share the recipes we actually make for our family—from homemade bread and simple weeknight dinners to treats worth baking again and again.

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