Classic White Sandwich Bread

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I got this recipe from one of my cookbooks and i would not change a thing. I started baking my own bread to save money but this loaf is worth twice what you pay in stores for its taste. This bread is easy to slice and is perfect for everything you would normally use bread for. If any gets old then use it for bread crumbs or croutons. Recipe is for 2 loaves.

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Steps

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In a small bowl combine water and 1 / 4 cup of the warm milk.

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Sprinkle yeast and pinch of sugar over liquid and stir.

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Let sit until foamy , about 10 minute.

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Combine remaining milk , butter and 2 tbs sugar , salt and 2 cups flour in large bowl and mix until creamy.

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I mix everything by hand but you can use a mixer on med-low for about 1 minute.

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Add yeast mixture and one cup of flour and mix by hand or beat with mixer.

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Mix or beat in remaining flour 1 / 2 cup at a time until the dough pulls away then switch to kneading until all the flour is mixed in , until smooth and elastic.

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Transfer the dough to an oiled deep bowl and turn the dough once to coat it.

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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in bulk , about 1 1 / 2 hours depending on the temperature of your kitchen.

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Lightly grease two 9x5 loaf pans.

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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and divide in half.

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Pat each half into a long rectangle.

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Fold one rectangle like a letter , overlapping the sh.

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Ingredients

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warm water, milk, active dry yeast, sugar, unsalted butter, salt, bread flour, canola oil