Farmhouse White An Easy Basic White Sandwich Bread Recipe

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.

2. Add the warm water, warm milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until a shaggy dough forms.

3. Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

5. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the dough. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a loaf. Place the loaves into greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.

7. Cover the pans with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until it has risen above the rim of the pans.

8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

9. Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.