Best Sandwich Bread

🍞 Best Sandwich Bread — The Loaf That Loves You Back

If bread could give you a pep talk, this would be the one cheering you on from the counter.

Some breads are rustic. Some breads are fancy. And then there’s sandwich bread — the everyday hero of the kitchen. It’s the bread that holds your PB&J together, makes grilled cheese golden and gooey, and turns a humble turkey slice into a full‑blown meal.

But here’s the thing: homemade sandwich bread is on a whole different level. It’s soft, fluffy, slightly sweet from honey, and sturdy enough to handle all the fillings you can dream up. Plus, it makes your house smell like heaven.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “heel of the loaf” person who loves the crusty end piece, or do you go straight for the soft middle slices?

I don’t know about you but if I’m going to eat bread it’s got to be worth my calories! This is the recipe I use for both wheat and white bread! Sawyer likes the wheat bread like me! I just replace some of the flour in the recipe with wheat flour to make the wheat.

Just know the more you add the the more dense it will be but I do about 2/3rds wheat flour when I make wheat bread. Also, sometimes it requires a little more flour to reach the correct consistency, sticky dough but not to the point that it sticks to your fingers!

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 c. milk, scalded then cooled to room temperature
4 Tbsp. melted butter, slightly cooled
1/2 c. sugar
6-7 c. Bread Flour- for wheat do 4 cups wheat flour
2 eggs
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. honey

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and 1 Tbsp. sugar. Let the yeast get bubbly.
Place milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Allow cooling slightly.
Melt the butter in the microwave and set aside.
Add the sugar, honey, milk, and 3 1/2 c. flour to the yeast mixture. Beat together for two minutes.
Add butter, eggs, and salt. Stir well.
Add the rest of the flour a half a cup at a time until the dough begins to separate from the sides of the bowl. Let it rest for 3-5 minutes.
Knead the dough in the bowl for 5 minutes. If the dough seems sticky to you add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it reaches a good consistency. Sticky but not dough not staying on your fingers
Remove dough from the bowl and grease the inside of the bowl.
Place the dough back in the bowl and flip it around till the entire outside is nice and shiny with the oil.
Loosely cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to double in size, which takes a little over an hour and sometimes longer in my cold house.
Once the dough has doubled, smash it down with your fists for about a minute.
Form dough into loaves and place in the bread pan and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to double in size
again (about 2 hours). Or put in the fridge overnight. Then pull out of the fridge and let warm to room temperature for an hour or 2.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes,
or until golden brown. Immediately rub the tops with a little bit of butter for
that fabulous shine. Enjoy!

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Slice, Based on 24 Slices)

Calories: ~160
Total Fat: 3.5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 150mg
Total Carbs: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 4g

💡 Note: Calories vary depending on slice thickness (and how much butter you slather on top).

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

Honey: Natural sweetness + antioxidants.
Eggs: Protein and structure for fluffy bread.
Milk: Adds richness and softness.
Bread Flour: Higher protein = better rise and chew.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you prefer your sandwich bread slightly sweet (hello, honey!) or more savory?

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for Bread Success

Yeast Check: Make sure your yeast foams — if not, start over with fresh yeast.
Scald the Milk: It helps the bread rise better and gives a softer crumb.
Flour Flexibility: Start with 6 cups, add more only if dough is too sticky.
Golden Top: Brush loaves with melted butter after baking for shine and softness.
Slice Smart: Let bread cool completely before slicing for neat slices.

🔄 Recipe Variations

Whole Wheat: Swap 4 cups bread flour for wheat flour.
Herb Bread: Add rosemary, thyme, or garlic powder to the dough.
Seeded Loaf: Sprinkle sesame or sunflower seeds on top before baking.
Cinnamon Swirl: Roll dough with cinnamon sugar before shaping.
Dinner Rolls: Shape into rolls instead of loaves.

💬 Reader prompt: Which variation would you try first — herby, seeded, or cinnamon swirl?

🧒 Kid Tips

Let kids help knead — it’s basically edible Play‑Doh.
Shape dough into mini loaves for lunchboxes.
Use cookie cutters to make fun sandwich shapes.
Serve warm slices with honey butter for an after‑school snack.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

Flour Savings: Buy bread flour in bulk — it keeps well.
Honey Tip: Local honey adds flavor and supports local beekeepers.
Butter Stockpile: Freeze extra sticks when on sale.
Yeast Hack: Store yeast in the freezer to extend shelf life.

🎯 Reader Challenge

Bake this bread and make it your own! Try a wheat version, add herbs, or turn it into rolls. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsBestBread so we can all drool together and swap ideas.

🥪 Leftover Remix

French Toast: Thick slices dipped in egg custard.
Bread Pudding: Sweet or savory versions.
Croutons: Cube and toast for salads.
Grilled Cheese: The ultimate comfort food upgrade.
Freezer Hack: Slice and freeze for easy toast anytime.

💬 Reader prompt: Which leftover remix is calling your name — French toast, bread pudding, or grilled cheese?

💭 Final Thoughts

This Best Sandwich Bread is proof that homemade bread doesn’t have to be intimidating. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you get loaves that are soft, fluffy, and way better than store‑bought. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a kitchen rock star.

It’s also endlessly adaptable. You can keep it classic, make it wheat, swirl in cinnamon, or shape it into rolls. And because it freezes beautifully, you can bake once and enjoy fresh bread all week.

Here’s the thing about sandwich bread — it’s more than just slices. It’s the foundation of family lunches, the base of comfort food dinners, and the smell that makes your house feel like home.

And this homemade version? It’s a little extra special. It’s soft, golden, and made with love. It’s forgiving, flexible, and always delicious.

So here’s my challenge to you: bake it, share it, and tell me your twist. Did you go wheat? Did you add herbs? Did you eat a slice warm from the oven with butter melting into every nook? (No judgment — I’ve been there.) Snap a pic, post it, and tag it so we can all drool together.

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Homemade Staples” series next? I’m thinking sandwich bread, tortillas, and maybe even homemade bagels.

Until then, may your loaves be fluffy, your crusts golden, and your kitchen full of laughter, love, and second helpings.

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