Wow, reminded me of my childhood when my mom made bread and sold it at the school craft fairs! It was very easy to make, made 2 loafs and lasts a long time!
Saw this recipe on one of my favorite sites and knew i had to just try it.
I didn’t think i needed 2 loafs, but decided to freeze one for “that time” when you just need bread, but don’t have time to make it or go out and get it!
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Easy Sandwich Bread
Notes
At altitude i did not get the rise indicated, but they came out amazing!
Original recipe courtesy of An Oregon Cottage
Ingredients
- 6 to 6½ cups white flour (recipe suggests whole wheat flour)
- 2½ cups warm water between 105-110 degrees
- 1½ tablespoons instant active dry yeast OR regular active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup oil (recipe suggests sunflower, which i happened to have on hand)
- 2½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Combine water, yeast and 2 cups of the flour in a mixing bowl.
- Set aside to sponge for 15-20 minutes, until risen and bubbly (warmer weather takes 15 min, cooler temps usually needs 20).
- Add honey, oil, salt and 4 cups of flour.
- Mix until dough starts to clean sides of bowl.
- Change to dough hook (or turn out to knead by hand), and knead 6 to 7 minutes (10 by hand).
- Add only a few tablespoons of flour at a time if dough sticks to sides, being careful not to add too much. (took almost 1/2 cup for me at mile high)
- Form into two loaves and place in greased 9×5 pans
- Allow to rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes, until 1/2 to 1-inch above pans Preheat oven to 350 degrees ten minutes before rising time is done.
- Bake for 30 minutes, rotating halfway through if needed.
- Immediately remove from pans to cool on a rack.
- Allow to completely cool before slicing.
Verdict:
My loafs did not rise or look like the wonderful work done on An Oregon Cottage, but the result was fantastic. I made it before a stay away vacation, and we made the most amazing grilled cheese! Matched with Tomato Tortellini Soup (which can be made on the stovetop if you end up somewhere without a crockpot)!
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I also white flour vs whole wheat, but anticipate some experimentation with wet spent grain in the dough, or possibly using a set of mini loaf pans… i’ll keep you posted
If you try this let me know what you think!