Bread

Sandwich bread

2 hours'Prep
45 minCooking
1Serves
midDifficulty

  1. 1

    Add your yeast and mix together all wet ingredients in a bowl. Whisk the egg before combining.

  2. 2

    Add the bread flour gradually and mix until a soft dough forms.

  3. 3

    Rest the dough (covered) for about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Then continue kneading until the gluten has started to develop and the dough comes together.

  5. 5

    Add salt and knead for 2-3 more minutes till the dough passes a light windowpane test.

  6. 6

    Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

  7. 7

    Gently shape into a loaf.

  8. 8

    Place into a buttered ~24cm by ~10cm loaf pan. Cover and let rise until puffy but still slightly springy when pressed, about 20-30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Preheat oven to 180C (mid).

  10. 10

    Brush lightly over the loaf with egg wash.

  11. 11

    Bake for 30-35 minutes.

  12. 12

    Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely before slicing.