Updated May 30, 2026 – Originally Published October 21, 2021
I recently baked a loaf using Prepared Pantry’s New England Soup & Sandwich Bread Mix. Prepared Pantry describes it as “almost white bread, a moist bread, that is made with just enough whole grains to make a delightful bread.” The mix is multigrain and you can see the grains in the blend.
Making Prepared Pantry’s New England Soup & Sandwich Bread Mix
The package specifies adding water at 80°F. I use a Zojirushi bread machine with a preheat cycle, so I simply add room-temperature water. The mix calls for three tablespoons of butter; following my machine’s instructions, I cubed the butter and placed it in the corners of the bread pan so it softened during the preheat.
After a few minutes of kneading, check the dough. You should see a smooth, round ball of dough. If it seems too dry, add liquid a teaspoon at a time until it forms a ball. If it looks too wet, add flour a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the expected consistency.
Do I Recommend This Mix?
The finished loaf looked attractive and rustic.
The texture was firm, moist, and hearty. Although my partner typically dislikes wheat bread and worried this would taste like a heavy wheat loaf, we both agreed it did not have an overt wheat flavor.
However, we both noticed a slight floury taste. It wasn’t unpleasant, and we still enjoyed the bread overall, but that subtle flour flavor was noticeable and a bit odd.
Because of that lingering flour flavor, I cannot fully recommend this mix despite the great texture and the attractive loaf.
If you’re interested in other mixes that I consistently enjoy, read on for my favorites.
My Favorite Bread Mixes
Below are two Prepared Pantry mixes I buy repeatedly and recommend.
Prepared Pantry New York Dill Rye Mix
This mix gives off a dill-and-onion aroma—almost like sour cream and onion chips—which is delightful while baking and in the finished loaf. The flavor and scent make it a standout.
- Read the Review on the original site
- Available for purchase from major retailers
Prepared Pantry Black Russian (Pumpernickel) Bread
This mix produces a dense, rye-forward aroma while baking and a final loaf with a pleasantly cake-like texture. It’s one of my go-to mixes for a rich, flavorful bread.
- Read the Review on the original site
- Available for purchase from major retailers