Loaf Bread

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.

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

Knead
1

  • 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
2

  • 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
3

  • 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.