How to make a sandwich bread with a very soft crust? And what is the ideal temperature to bake sandwich bread?
I have to ask this question as I really tried hard to achieve a soft crust for sandwich bread but couldn't succeed. I have tried lots of techniques and different recipes but I really couldn't make a bread having a very soft crust that we get in supermarkets. And many recipes say to bake the sandwich bread at 200 degrees C and many other say 180 degrees C, but what is the ideal temperature to bake a sandwich bread with really soft crust? I know that crusty bread is good but many people, especially children don't like to have a crusty sandwich bread!
Best Answer
Use a Pullman loaf pan (aka Pain de Mie pan). You'll also get a square loaf great for sandwiches. Grilled cheese, anyone?
The lid inhibits a "crusty" crust on all sides, just like a regular loaf pan does on all sides but the top.
I use my 9" Pullman all the time. These are my two favorite, foolproof Pain de Mie recipes.
I don't know that it's always the right temperature for soft crusts, but for those loaves, I always use 350F (175C).
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When it happens(when the bread is really fresh you may notice water-drops inside the packaging) there will be a high humidity inside. The humidity will soften the crust and force the creation of mould. Most industrial bakeries cool their bread before it is cut and wrapped.What temperature should you bake bread at?
Bake at 375\xb0 until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200\xb0, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.What is the secret to super soft bread?
Add sugar to soften the crumb It's a natural tenderizer and, importantly, it reduces water activity. With the addition of sugar, the bread will be softer and keep soft for longer. For quickly made bread, sugar is also useful to provide food for the yeast.Homemade Bread for Beginners - Easy
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Answer 2
The ideal temperature is going to vary depending on your specific formula, the size of your loaves, and so on, so I cannot comment on that.
To encourage a soft crust:
- Use a formula that is enriched with milk or butter for a softer crumb, as well as a softer crust
- Use a loaf pan, as only the top crust will get the extra development from being exposed directly to the air of the oven, which allows it to more easily dry out
- Don't use steam in the oven to encourage crust development
- Don't brush the top of the loaf before baking with anything or brush with milk or cream
- Do brush the top of the loaf after baking with melted butter
Answer 3
I've had the best success getting a soft crust by setting the bread on a cooling rack, spreading a little margarine (I just use the end of a stick rubbed into the bread), and then draping a damp cheesecloth over the bread while it cools. Then I slice and bag the bread - works quite well and we are in high, dry Colorado!
Answer 4
I put a dry towel over my loaves as soon as I take them out of the oven and remove them from the pan (I put them on a cooling rack). Leave the towel on the loaves for a minimum of 10 minutes. This works well for me, even on the odd times when I over bake the loaf.
Answer 5
In my experience covering loaves with a dry (never tried wet) cloth while they cool results in a soft crust. I never glaze the loaves either pre or post baking.
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