Motherhood Uncovered

White Sandwich Bread

4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast

3/4 c and 2 2/3 c of warm water (aim for 100-120 degrees)

1/4 c granulated sugar or honey

1 tbsp salt

3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

9-10 c unbleached all purpose flour

1. Combine the yeast, 3/4 c of water and sugar or honey. Allow yeast to rise to about 10 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and knead your dough for about 10 minutes or until the dough is pulling away from the sides if you’re using a mixer.
3. Place in a greased bowl and cover for an hour or until doubled. This can vary with location and weather.
4. Punch down your dough and split into two parts.
5. Stretch each part, one at a time, into a large rectangle. The width should resemble the length of the pan.
6. Start at one end and roll the dough until it forms a loaf shape, pinch the sides together and place in the loaf pan.
7. Cover again and allow it to rise for another hour or until doubled.
8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
9. If you prefer a darker crust you can brush egg wash over your loaf prior to baking or go ahead and place it in the oven for 30 minutes.
10. Plop your loaf out of the pan onto a wire rack to cool for about an hour.

**Cinnamon Raisin Bread – This recipe can be used to make this delicious bread. Once you stretch your dough into a rectangle add a mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and raisins before rolling. To your taste, of corse. It doesn’t require any changes for baking time or temperature. Enjoy!