Machine Mixed Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
"I tried about eight different bread recipes before finding the one that I now make weekly for my sandwiches. This is it. It's a modification of a recipe from a Bob's Red Mill Flour bag. It was written for bread machines, but I bake it in the oven instead because I don't like the shape of the loaves in my bread maker. You could also mix it by hand, but using the bread machine or stand mixer is much easier."
photo by Antifreesz
- Ready In:
- 1hr 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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1 1.5-lb loaf
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 3 3⁄4 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons gluten (see Note)
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
directions
- Add the ingredients to the bread machine in the order listed (or according to manufacturer's instructions).
- Select the dough cycle on the machine. Be sure that a 1.5-lb loaf is selected.
- Start the machine. When it begins the fast mix (after about 5 minutes), lift the lid and use a rubber scraper to push down any dough or flour that is not being mixed into the dough ball.
- Once the first mix is done (about 15 minutes on my machine), turn off the machine. Allow the bread to rise in the machine for about 20 minutes, or until it is roughly doubled in size.
- Turn out the bread onto a well-oiled surface. Flatten the dough somewhat, then fold it. Begin by bringing the edge closest to you into the center, then fold down the top. Repeat with the left and right sides. If needed, stretch the loaf to make it more oblong.
- Place the loaf into a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan.
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- While the oven is heating, allow the loaf to rise until it has just crested the top of the pan.
- Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Tent the bread with foil, and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Note: The gluten is a very important ingredient. It helps give the bread its light, fluffy texture. You can find it at Whole Foods or in the bulk bins at WinCo.
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Reviews
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I make this every weekend and it's usually eaten up by Thursday. Turns out perfect every time. I add 2 T of flax meal for the nutritinal & cholesterol-lowering benefits. Thanks so much for sharing! -
This was great bread and the directions were spot on, and so helpful. Thanks for a great recipe. I will be making this again.
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Made some adjustments for high altitude (2 cups water, 2 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp yeast). I also used agave nectar instead of honey and soy powder rather than milk to veganize. Looks like I'll need to adjust further because it over-rose and sank a bit (I'll try reducing the sugar next), but that's not the recipe's fault, it's the mountains! The flavor and texture were both very nice, and I will certainly be making this again. I'd also like to try the 2T flax another reviewer posted. -
This bread turned out decent, but it wasn't too flavorful. I don't think I would make it again. -
I made several loaves with this recipe, wonderful texture and flavor. The first loaf I didn't use gluten, only because I thought I had it-to late to turn back-tasted very good but heavier then I like. Second loaf I used the gluten-perfect! The third loaf I used the white whole-wheat flour, again perfect loaf. I did use the machine to make the dough & baked it in the oven. Definitely will be making this bread over and over!
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Made some adjustments for high altitude (2 cups water, 2 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp yeast). I also used agave nectar instead of honey and soy powder rather than milk to veganize. Looks like I'll need to adjust further because it over-rose and sank a bit (I'll try reducing the sugar next), but that's not the recipe's fault, it's the mountains! The flavor and texture were both very nice, and I will certainly be making this again. I'd also like to try the 2T flax another reviewer posted.
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Followed the recipe to the letter and it came out perfectly. The bread came out with a nice firm texture - perfect for slicing for sandwiches. I substituted powdered buttermilk for the powdered milk with no ill effects. Delicious.
