Mary's No-Knead Sandwich Bread (2 Loaves)

A super-soft, beginner-friendly sandwich bread recipe that requires no kneading. Perfect for those transitioning from store-bought to homemade bread, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and yields two delicious loaves with minimal effort.

EasyAmericanServes 24

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Source Video
2h 55m
Prep
40m
Cook
26m
Cleanup
4h 1m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.65
Per serving:$0.15

Critical Success Points

  • Mixing the dough until all flour is incorporated (Step 2)
  • Letting the dough rise until doubled (Step 3)
  • Greasing loaf pans thoroughly (Step 4)
  • Dividing and transferring sticky dough without adding flour (Step 5)
  • Not over-proofing during the second rise (Step 6)
  • Baking until golden and hollow-sounding (Step 8)
  • Buttering tops immediately after baking for a soft crust (Step 9)

Safety Warnings

  • Use caution when handling hot pans and melted butter.
  • Ensure water is not too hot (over 120°F) to avoid killing yeast.
  • Bread knife is sharp—slice carefully.

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