HONEST BREAD

Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf

A soft, sliceable everyday sandwich loaf with the heartiness of whole wheat.

Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf
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Recipe Details

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat flour350 g
  • Bread flour150 g
  • Water350 g
  • Honey30 g
  • Olive oil15 g
  • Instant yeast5 g
  • Salt9 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all ingredients in a stand mixer with dough hook for 6–8 minutes until smooth.

  2. 2

    First rise 1–1.5 hours covered until doubled.

  3. 3

    Shape into a log, place in a greased 9x5 loaf pan.

  4. 4

    Second rise 45–60 minutes until 1 inch above pan rim.

  5. 5

    Bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes until internal temp is 200°F.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Thermometer
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Ideal Outcome

A soft, sliceable everyday sandwich loaf with the heartiness of whole wheat.

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Real User Outcomes

  • MR

    @melissa-rellim

    Sandwich loaf for the week

    Success
    Sandwich loaf for the week

    Sunday baking ritual: a soft whole wheat sandwich loaf to power our lunches. The crumb on this one was tight and even — first time using vital wheat gluten.

    Whole WheatSandwichBeginner
    ♡ 31◌ 5↗ Share
  • PM

    @priya-mehta

    Whole wheat sandwich win

    Success
    Whole wheat sandwich win

    After three failed loaves I finally got a soft sandwich crumb. The honey + olive oil combo really helps.

    Whole WheatSandwich
    ♡ 38◌ 6↗ Share
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