Pillowy Soft Sandwich Bread

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the lukewarm milk (38°C (100 °F)), lukewarm water, 30g sugar, and 7g instant yeast.

2. 2

   Add 500g of flour and 8g of salt to the liquid mixture and mix well until combined.

3. 3

   Using a spatula, fold the dough over itself while turning the bowl. Repeat this 10-20 times until the dough looks softer and has come together. You may also use a mixer or knead by hand, but it is not necessary.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 1 hour.

   Start 1-hour timer
5. 5

   After resting, flour your hand and decompress the sticky dough, pulling it away from the edges of the bowl.

6. 6

   Place the dough onto a well-floured surface and shape it into a rough rectangle.

7. 7

   Cut the dough into 13 equal pieces (a good method is to cut down the middle and then cut each side into 6 pieces).

8. 8

   Flour the surface and the top of each dough piece. Roll each piece out a few times lengthways and sideways until it is approximately 2-3mm thick.

9. 9

   Brush the inside of the rolled-out dough with olive oil and fold it over.

10. 10

    Place the folded pieces on a dish lined with parchment paper that has been lightly brushed with oil.

11. 11

    Cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes. While resting, preheat your oven to 180°C (350 °F) (350°F (180 °C)).

    Start 20-minute timer
12. 12

    Bake at 180°C (350 °F) for 7 minutes, then turn the oven down to 170°C (350 °F) (340°F (170 °C)) and bake for another 5-8 minutes depending on your oven.

    Start 7-minute timer