Soft, sliceable and perfect for everything from toast to packed lunches—this sandwich loaf uses our favourite base dough and makes homemade bread feel totally doable.
There’s something deeply comforting about a homemade loaf of bread especially when you know exactly what’s in it. This sandwich loaf is made using our go-to base dough (the same one we use for Soft White Rolls and Artisan Loaf) and it’s become a kitchen staple for our family.
The texture is soft and light with a gentle chew, the crust is golden and tender and the shape holds beautifully for slicing. Whether it’s for sandwiches, toast in the morning or a thick slice with soup, this loaf delivers every time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Bread machine makes it almost effortless
Slices beautifully—no crumbly edges or holes
Soft interior and tender crust
Perfect for everyday use: sandwiches, toast, croutons
Freezes well and stays fresh longer than store-bought loaves
No additives—just real, simple ingredients
Recipe Notes & Variations
This recipe uses our base dough (see [Soft White Rolls])
You can knead this dough by hand (link to hand-kneaded version coming soon!)
Works beautifully with both freshly milled or shop-bought flour
Add seeds on top for a rustic, bakery-style finish
Optional: Brush with milk or egg before baking for a golden top
Sandwich Loaf (Bread Machine Method)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Make the dough and Bake: Add ingredients to your bread machine as per instructions and run the Bake cycle. (Where it will create your dough and bake into a sandwich loaf)
- Cool completely: Let the loaf cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.
Tips for Success
Grease your tin well to prevent sticking
Check dough early: Open the bread machine lid within the first 10 minutes to check consistency
Cool fully before slicing—this helps maintain the crumb
Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly while baking
How to Serve
Classic sandwiches (packed lunch tested and approved!)
Thick slices toasted with butter and jam
Made into French toast for breakfast
Cubed into croutons or breadcrumbs
Toasted with cheese for quick lunch melts
Storage & Freezing
Store in a bread bag, tin, or beeswax wrap for up to 3 days
Slice and freeze for longer storage
Toasts beautifully from frozen
Related Recipes
Soft White Rolls — same base dough in roll form
[Artisan Loaf — rustic style, same base dough]
[Hand-Kneaded Bread — coming soon!]
Final Thoughts
This loaf is such a simple way to bring homemade bread into your everyday. It’s nourishing, satisfying and always smells amazing coming out of the oven. I hope you love it as much as we do. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or comment below if you give it a try!
