Sandwich Bread

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 envelope active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/8 cup honey or granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon melted butter for bowl
• 1 tsp of salt
• 3-4 cups all-purpose flour

HOW TO:

• Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a bowl. Add honey, butter (1/2 tablespoon) and salt; whisk until yeast is dissolved.
• Let stand until foamy( about 5 minutes).
• Add flour while mixing.
• In bowl, knead dough; knead until smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky, about 5 minutes.
• Let rise in a large buttered bowl, covered with plastic wrap in a warm, draft-free spot for about 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F while waiting.
• Butter one 4 ½ by 8 ½ inch loaf pan (optional).
• Punch down the dough; transfer to a lightly floured surface. Shape piece into a loaf; tuck sides underneath to form a seam down the middle (optional). Place loaf, seam side up, in buttered pan or on a baking sheet. Let rise in pan/sheet for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Brush top of loaf with butter.
• Bake until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on bottom (briefly turn out loaf to test), 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly; unmold. Let cool until just warm before slicing.