Loaf bread became to popularize in 19th century as the Industrial Revolution progressed. The need for quick, easily portable meals increased. This made sandwiches, and consequently, the right type of bread for sandwiches, even more important. Factories and urbanization meant more people were having lunch away from home.
The invention of sliced bread in 1928 by Otto Frederick Rohwedder was a significant milestone. This innovation made it easier than ever to make sandwiches. The phrase "the best thing since sliced bread" attests to its impact. Sliced, soft, white bread became a staple in American households. Brands like Wonder Bread popularized and mass-marketed this kind of bread.
Prep Time1 hr 30 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time2 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients
Dough
...add wet
170 ml water
120 ml milk
1 tbsp yeast
...add dry
440 g all-purpose flour
8 g salt
28 g sugar
...add while kneading
42 g butter
Directions
Knead
1
- Roughly mix wet with dry in the stand mixer.
- Autolyse for 10 minutes.
- Add butter and knead for 10 minutes until dough is smooth.
Rise
2
- Cover and raise 1h 30m.
- Spread dough and roll in to tube like shape.
- Return to tray to raise for another 45m to 1h.
Bake
3
- Preheat oven to 350F on conventional mode.
- Bake for 35-40m, until surface is golden brown.
- Remove from tray and cool completely on wire rack.
Ingredients
Dough
...add wet
170 ml water
120 ml milk
1 tbsp yeast
...add dry
440 g all-purpose flour
8 g salt
28 g sugar
...add while kneading
42 g butter
Directions
Knead
1
- Roughly mix wet with dry in the stand mixer.
- Autolyse for 10 minutes.
- Add butter and knead for 10 minutes until dough is smooth.
Rise
2
- Cover and raise 1h 30m.
- Spread dough and roll in to tube like shape.
- Return to tray to raise for another 45m to 1h.
Bake
3
- Preheat oven to 350F on conventional mode.
- Bake for 35-40m, until surface is golden brown.
- Remove from tray and cool completely on wire rack.