Homemade Sandwich Bread (Pain De Mie)

Steps

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1. 1
   Combine warm water and active dry yeast in a bowl, mix with a fork, and let sit for 10-12 minutes.
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2. 2
   In a large bowl, add bread flour, the yeast mixture, sugar, room temperature butter, salt, and warm milk.
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3. 3
   Mix everything together with a spatula or your hands until you have a rough, well-combined dough. Don't worry about perfection—just ensure the butter is evenly distributed throughout.
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   Coat the inside of a glass bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, and lightly oil the top of the dough. Cover with plastic wrap.
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5. 5
   Let the dough rise at room temperature (or around 90°F) for 1 to 1.5 hours until it doubles in volume.
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   Lightly oil your hands, gently bring the dough to the center, flip it, and roll it into a rough triangle shape with minimal manipulation.
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   Butter the inside of a Pain De Mie mold, then place the dough inside with the rough side down.
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   Cover the mold loosely and let the dough rise again until it almost reaches the top of the mold, leaving about a quarter-inch gap. This takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
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   Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the mold on a baking sheet to catch any dripping butter.
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10. 10
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
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    Remove from the oven and carefully turn the bread out of the mold. Let cool completely before slicing.
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