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

AuthorPeterYields10 ServingsCategoryBreads

Ingredients

Name: Loaf Bread
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Dough; ...add wet; 170 ml water; 120 ml milk; 1 tbsp active dry yeast; ...add dry; 440 g all-purpose flour; 8 g salt; 28 g sugar; ...add while kneading; 42 g butter

Dough

...add wet

170 ml water

120 ml milk

1 tbsp active dry yeast

...add dry

440 g all-purpose flour

8 g salt

28 g sugar

...add while kneading

42 g butter

Directions

Knead

Roughly mix wet with dry in the stand mixer.
Let rest for (autolyse) for 10 minutes.
Add butter and knead for 10 minutes until dough is smooth.

Rise

Cover and raise 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flatten out dough and then roll in to tube like shape.
Place to baking tray to raise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Bake

Preheat oven to 350F on conventional mode.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until surface is golden brown.
Remove from tray and cool completely on wire rack.