Simple Sandwich Loaf

To make this recipe, start by preparing one batch of the Master Bread Dough.

Liberally coat an 8½x4½" or 9x5" loaf pan with extra-virgin olive oil. Lightly flour work surface with bread flour and turn out Master Bread Dough onto surface. Roll dough over onto itself, applying pressure with your fingers to seal closed and tighten log. Use your fingers to roll ends of log against surface to close. (Click here to see Bryan's motions.) Place dough in pan and brush with more extra-virgin olive oil. Cover with a kitchen towel and let dough rise until about ½" above edge of pan, about 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle top liberally with flaky sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 35–40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cook in pan 5 minutes. Turn out bread onto rack and let cool completely before slicing.

Do ahead: Bread can be baked 3 days ahead. Store in a paper bag or a bread box at room temperature, or slice and freeze up to 1 month.