Soft, Fluffy, and Made for Everyday Life

Bread making has a way of settling the whole house. On winter mornings I warm the milk, sprinkle in the yeast, and the quiet kitchen begins to feel alive again. The counters are cool, the windows are frosted, and the dough feels soft beneath my hands. It is a small ritual, steady and comforting, and it anchors the rhythm of our home.

If you grew up loving Aunt Millie’s bread, this recipe will feel familiar in all the best ways. Soft, fluffy, easy to slice, and perfect for everyday life. Around here the first loaf never makes it to dinner. Someone always wanders through the kitchen, cuts a warm piece, and melts butter right across the top before I can even set it on the cooling rack.

This bread has become part of our weekly routine. Some days it is sandwich bread. Other days it becomes French toast or a loaf meant for soup night. No matter how we use it, it always feels like home.

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Why This Bread Works So Well

This recipe is simple and reliable, the kind you reach for again and again.

Soft and tender texture

The crumb stays light without falling apart.

Dependable rise

Even on cold days the dough lifts beautifully.

Clean slices

Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or breakfast stacks.

Stays fresh longer

Milk, honey, and butter keep it soft and flavorful.

It is the kind of bread that sits on the counter wrapped in a towel, inviting everyone who passes to cut a piece.

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The Mixer That Changed My Baking Routine

I used a KitchenAid for years, but once I tried the Bosch Universal Mixer, my bread making became easier and more consistent. It handles bigger batches, kneads with strength, and keeps up with a busy homestead kitchen. If you bake often, this upgrade is worth it. You can save 20 dollars with my code woodedwhite.

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Homestead Sandwich Bread

Makes 2 loaves

This is the exact recipe we make every single week. Reliable, simple, and perfect for families who go through bread quickly.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1 half cups warm milk
• 1 half cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 and 1 half tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 quarter cup honey
• 2 and a half teaspoons salt
• 1 quarter cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 6 cups flour
  • Add a little more if the dough feels sticky

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How to Make It

1. Activate the yeast

Warm the milk and water.
Stir in the sugar and yeast.
Let it sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.

2. Build the dough

Add the honey, salt, melted butter, egg, and flour.
Mix until the dough pulls away from the bowl.

3. Knead

Knead 10 to 15 minutes in the Bosch or by hand until the dough feels smooth and stretchy.

4. First rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl.
Cover and let rise about 1 hour or until doubled.

5. Shape the loaves

Punch down the dough.
Divide into two loaves.
Place into greased bread pans.

6. Second rise

Let the loaves rise again for 1 hour.

7. Bake

Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
The tops should be golden and the bottoms should sound hollow when tapped.

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Ways We Use This Bread

• Everyday sandwiches
• Morning toast
• French toast
• Grilled cheese
• Soup night
• Warm slices with butter and jam

It freezes well and reheats beautifully.

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Tips for the Best Loaf

Use fresh yeast.
If it does not foam, start again.

Keep the dough slightly tacky.
This creates a softer crumb.

Do not rush the rises.
Time builds texture.

Let it cool before slicing.
Your slices will be clean and even.

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