Sandwich Loaf

When Nate and I were dating I went to visit him in Wyoming. His mom made a yummy Reuben sandwich for  dinner one night. Instead of making individual sandwiches she made one huge loaf. I made the Reuben loaf on Monday and then started thinking I really could make any kind of sandwich loaf I wanted. I just made a pizza loaf and think it is going to turn out great! Another one I am thinking about trying is a ham and cheese loaf. I am pretty excited to send this for Nate's lunch tomorrow and take it with me and the kids while we are out and about tomorrow. I am really tired of PB&J.

You all should try making one of these. :) I even took pictures to show you how to finish it off.

Here is the basic roll recipe.

1/3 c. instant powdered milk
1 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c hot tap water
1/4 c butter or shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 T yeast
2 eggs

Stir together dry ingredients. Add hot water. Mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Add eggs and shortening. Mix until smooth  Add 1 cup more flour. Beat for a few minutes. Let dough rest 10 min. Add 1 cup flour and beat a few minutes. Let dough rest 10 min. Add enough flour to make the dough sticky, but not so sticky it sticks to your fingers. (at this point I usually just add another cup let it rest and then add whatever I think it needs. You are supposed to do this about 8 times, but I don't have the patience for that so I skip some steps) Knead dough and let rise in a warm place. When doubled in size roll out into a long rectangle and put on desired toppings. Look at the pictures to see how I assembled it. I made one huge loaf and then cut it in half and place each half on a cookie sheet. Let the loafs rise and bake 325 for about 20 minutes or until dough is cooked through and top is brown.