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There is nothing that smells better than a loaf of homemade sandwich bread baking in the oven.  The warm, yeasty smell fills the whole house and suddenly even the simplest meal feels special. This homemade sandwich bread is exactly that kind of recipe — simple, reliable, and made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.

This sandwich bread is soft, fluffy, and slices beautifully. And the best part? It’s easy to make at home, even if you’re not an experienced bread baker. My favorite ways to use this homemade sandwich bread are BLT sandwiches, breakfast toast, grilled cheese sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, and French toast casserole. This sandwich bread can be used at any meal of the day.

Homemade sandwich bread is one of those simple joys that makes everyday life feel a little cozier. It is soft, dependable, and endlessly useful. This is the kind of recipe you will come back to again and again.

I do have one warning, once you start making your own bread it will be hard to go back to storebought bread. There is no comparison between a loaf from the store and a warm, fresh loaf from the oven.

Why you will love this recipe

• Soft and fluffy texture — This homemade sandwich bread is ideal for sandwiches, toast, or snacking. This is a bread recipe that can be served at any meal.
• Pantry‑friendly ingredients — This recipe uses common pantry staples you always have around, making it easy to whip up a loaf of bread any time you need (or want!) one.
• Freezes beautifully — This recipe freezes well making it easy to double and freeze a loaf for later.
• Versatile — This sandwich bread can be used in many different ways. Use it for grilled cheese sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, PB&J, or spread a piece with your favorite fruit preserves.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water (100-110 degrees Fahrenheit)
• 1/4 cup olive oil (or avocado oil), plus a little more to coat the dough
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt

How to make homemade sandwich bread

• Add the warm water to your mixing bowl. Make sure the water is between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. If it is too hot it can kill the yeast and your bread will not rise.
• Add in the honey and yeast and mix. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes bubbly and active.
• Add in the salt and oil and mix.
• Add in the flour and allow your mixer to knead the dough for 5 minutes, until the dough is pulling away from the sides. The dough should be elastic and smooth but not sticky.

• Put some oil in a bowl and roll the dough around in it until the dough is coated in oil.
• Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rise until it has doubled in size, about 60 minutes.

• Coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
• Once the dough has risen, punch it down, shape it, and place it in the loaf pan.

• Cover the dough and allow it to rise again until the top of the dough is at or above the top of the pan, about 30 to 45 minutes.

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30-35 minutes.

• Remove the loaf from the pan and allow it to cool on a cooling rack.

How to store homemade sandwich bread

• Store this sandwich bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
• Store this sandwich bread in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.