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author: Food Language
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added: 2026-09-24
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# The Softest Sandwich Bread

## Dough

1. Set (41g)[butter] out to raise to room tempurature
2. Combine (160g)[water], (62g)[milk], (2g)[dry yeast], (384g)[bread flour], and (6g)[salt] in a bowl.
3. Mix until flour is fully incorporated — no kneading needed.
4. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
5. Add room temp butter and mix it in — it's tricky at first but comes together fast.
6. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
7. With a wet hand, stretch each of the 4 sides of the dough and fold them to the center.
8. Lift the dough and slap it back for about 15 seconds.
9. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
10. Repeat the stretch and fold, then a gentle lift and slap — the dough will be much more elastic now.
11. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size, about 2 hours.

## Shape

12. Sprinkle flour on the work surface and gently turn the dough out, keeping the bubbles intact.
13. Fold the dough in half, flatten into a rectangle, and shake off any excess flour.
14. Roll the dough up tightly.
15. Pinch the seam to seal it and seal the ends as well.
16. Line a loaf pan with baking paper and place the dough in it seam side down.
17. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.

## Bake

18. Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C).
19. Score the top of the loaf with a sharp blade or knife.
20. Brush the top generously with water.
21. Cover with another loaf pan turned upside down.
22. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the top pan.
23. Bake for 10 more minutes until golden.
24. Remove the bread from the pan and peel off the baking paper.
25. Cover with a towel and let cool completely.