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loaf of whole wheat bread sliced on parchment paper
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Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Impossibly soft, sweet and nutty whole wheat slicing bread, perfect for sandwiches!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 loaf
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoon instant yeast
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup lukewarm water
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoon whole milk

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a stand mixer and combine until sticky.
  • Let it rest for 20 minutes to allow the grain to soak up the liquids and soften.
  • Proceed with kneading the dough with the dough hook for about 8-9 minutes. Dough should eventually pull away from the sides of the bowl. If it's too wet add a tablespoon of flour. If it's to dry add a tablespoon of water.
  • Dough should be smoother now and easy to form a ball with. Transfer to a large, butter greased bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Set in a warm, non drafty place to rise until doubled in size, anywhere from 2 to 3 ½ hours.
  • Remove from bowl and set on a floured surface. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a bread pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Stretch the dough into a rectangle that is about the length of the pan, and then form into a loaf shape by tucking the edges underneath itself.
  • Tuck into the pan and cover lightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise again until the top is taller than the sides of the pan.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. (Internal temperature should be 190 degrees.)
  • Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use instant yeast, not "rapid rise". If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in the warm water for the recipe until top is foamy (about 5 minutes) before adding them to the bowl of other ingredients. 
  • If using a bread maker just add ingredients as recipe calls for and set for the whole wheat cycle. 
  • Let cool completely before slicing. 
  • See video on forming loaf if you need tips!