Sandwich Bread Loaf

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the 1.25 cups warm water, 2 tbsp sugar, and 2.25 tsp yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the 3.5 cups flour, 1.5 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

3. 3

   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. The dough should spring back when poked.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise again until it crests the rim, about 30-45 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaf until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped, about 30-35 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the bread from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Tools you’ll need

• large mixing bowl
• loaf pan (9x5-inch)
• wire rack
• measuring cups and spoons

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