Homemade Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
This homemade whole wheat sandwich bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying fresh out of the oven. It's nutritious, easy to make, and uses simple ingredients that are readily available.
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Ingredients
Yields 1 loaf
- (3 1/2 cups) whole wheat flour
- (1 1/2 teaspoons) salt
- (2 tablespoons) sugar
- (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- (1 tablespoon) instant yeast
- (1 1/4 cups) warm water (about 110°F)
- (1/4 cups) milk (optional, for a softer crust)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Add 1 2/4 teaspoons salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon instant yeast with 1 1/4 cups warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 3
Add the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the flour mixture. If using, also add 1/4 cup milk.
- 4
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 6
After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf.
- 7
Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes until it has risen just above the rim of the pan.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C).
- 9
Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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