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Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Recipe for Healthy Lunches

Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Recipe for Healthy Lunches

This Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Recipe for Healthy Lunches is a nutritious, delicious bread perfect for sandwiches or toasting.
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Prep Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water warm
  • 1/3 cup whole milk warm
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 and 1/3 cups whole wheat flour (plus more as needed)
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon whole oats

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. Warm water and whole milk to about 110°F (43°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of whole wheat flour and salt.
  4. Add the yeast mixture, honey, softened butter, and lemon juice to the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
  5. Gradually add the remaining 1 and 1/3 cups of whole wheat flour until a dough forms.
  6. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed.
  7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
  8. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  9. Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30-60 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake the bread for 30-38 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add seeds or swap whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour based on preference.

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