White Sandwich Bread

White sandwich bread is a square, fine-crumb loaf baked in a lidded pan. Slices are pillowy-soft with a mild, slightly sweet flavor, toast evenly, and compress well for layered sandwiches; it is commonly sold pre-sliced and suits grilled cheese, French toast, breadcrumbs, and croutons.

The pullman-style pan loaf evolved with industrial baking and standardized slicing in the early 20th century, spreading from North America to many markets. It relies on refined wheat flour and commercial yeast and is a staple in American convenience breads and similar styles worldwide.