Sandwich Bread

This recipe uses Midtown Mix Bread Base One, be sure to check out the other recipes that use this base as well!

You provide:

Supplies & Equipment:

• Stand mixer fitted with dough paddle (not hook)

• Loaf Pan 8.5” x 4.5”

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups 110°F degree water (slightly warmer than a hot tub, but better too cool than too hot)

• 2 eggs

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

Preparation:

This dough will need a 60 minute rising step before baking at 350°F, there is also an important 2 hour cooling period to make sure the bread is baked fully.

Step 1:

Whisk together water, eggs and oil / butter

Step 2:

Add Midtown Mix Bread Base One to stand mixer and start mixer at low speed. Add liquid ingredients slowly and mix for about a minute before scraping down bowl and mixing at medium speed for about 5 minutes.

Step 3:

Transfer dough into loaf pan greased with oil or butter. Dough will be very sticky, so use wet hands to press dough into corners and press down along sides to create a mounded shape in the center.

Step 4:

Cover pan loosely with a dish towel and let rise for 1 hour. Do not let rise past the top of the pan as this may result in the bread collapsing after baking.

Step 5:

Preheat oven to 350°F with baking rack at middle level. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of water on top of risen loaf before baking until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped, around 1.5 hours, rotating loaf after 45 minutes. The bread will start to brown well before the time is up, but don’t take it out too soon. Let cool for 10 minutes in pan, then turn out onto a baking rack for at least 2 hours before slicing - if you cut it too soon it may sink or come out underbaked.

Tips and Ideas:

Slice only when ready to eat, one slice at a time to keep bread moist and soft. tastes even better toasted and served with butter and salt or slices of cheese

Bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days if well wrapped to contain moisture. If you cannot use all the bread, we suggest cutting off some and wrapping in foil or plastic wrap/zipper bag before storing in freezer.