Sandwich Bread

 

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups bread flour (sifted)

1 tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 tbsp. instant yeast

1 1/4 cups warm milk

2 tbsp. (28 g.) unsalted butter (room temperature)

1 egg (beaten) - for egg wash

Methods:

1. In a mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and yeast.  Mix and create a well in the center.  Add butter and milk.  Using a dough hook, mix using low speed for about 5 minutes; then increase a speed higher and mix for another 10 minutes; test for window pane; the dough is ready if it can stretch into a thin film in the middle without breaking.
2. Cover and leave to rest for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Prepare a 9"x5" loaf pan, brush with butter and sprinkle flour to coat all sides of pan.  Remove excess flour.
4. Remove dough from bowl onto a lightly floured surface.  Shape dough into a loaf, it is very soft so need to handle with care.
5. Gently place the shaped dough inside the loaf pan.  Cover with damp kitchen towel and leave to rest for 15-20 minutes.
6. Brush the top of the bread with egg wash.
7. Bake in a preheated oven of 190 degree Celsius for 25-30 minutes, or a skewer inserted in the middle of the bread comes out clean.
8. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to slightly cool down; turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely; then slice and enjoy....

This recipe is adapted from 'cheflolaskitchen.com'.