🍞 Easiest Homemade Sandwich Bread
No Kneading • No Eggs • No Butter
This soft, fluffy homemade bread is incredibly simple and budget-friendly. With just a few pantry ingredients, you can make bakery-style bread at home without kneading the dough.
⏱ Time
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Rising time: 1 hour
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Bake time: 30–35 minutes
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Servings: 1 large loaf
🥗 Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon instant yeast
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1¼ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
Optional:
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1 tablespoon milk powder (for softer texture)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the Dough
In a large bowl combine:
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flour
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salt
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sugar
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yeast
Add warm water and oil.
Mix with a spoon until a soft sticky dough forms.
(No kneading needed.)
2️⃣ First Rise
Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, until doubled in size.
3️⃣ Shape the Dough
Lightly grease a loaf pan.
Transfer the dough into the pan and gently spread it evenly.
4️⃣ Second Rise
Cover again and let it rest 20–25 minutes until slightly puffed.
5️⃣ Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
6️⃣ Cool
Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Enjoy this bread with:
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Butter or jam
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Avocado toast
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Sandwiches
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Soup or stew