Sandwich Cake Base

Here's how:

• 1

  Day 1

  Dissolve the yeast in the cold milk.

• 2

  Mix all the ingredients on low speed for 4 minutes.

• 3

  Increase the speed and mix the dough on high for about 4 minutes.

• 4

  Place the dough on a floured work surface, divide it into two equal pieces, shape them into rounds, and let them rest for a minute or so.

• 5

  Roll out the dough pieces into circles that fit two 24-cm springform pans lined with parchment paper. Place the dough in the pans and set them on a baking sheet. Prick the dough thoroughly with a fork or pastry pricker.

• 6

  Place the baking sheets in your turned-off oven with only the light on (max 35 °C) and let the dough rise for about 50 minutes. Remove the baking sheet with the risen dough to room temperature and preheat the oven to 250 °C.

• 7

  Place the bread in the oven once it's hot, then reduce the temperature to 210 °C. Bake for about 18 minutes or until the bread is a nice golden brown.

• 8

  Let the bread cool, then wrap it in plastic wrap.

• 9

  Day 2

  If you like, you can carefully trim the top of the bread before cutting it into 3 layers, since the top is usually quite rough. Fill with your choice of fillings and decorate the cake to your liking.

• 10

  Hot sandwiches

  If you'd rather make hot sandwiches, cut the bread into the desired sizes and fill them with your choice of fillings.

• 11

  Garlic Bread

  Cut into the desired size, spread a generous amount of garlic butter on both sides, and fry in a skillet until the bread is a nice golden brown and crispy; serve immediately.