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Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Deliciously wholesome bread packed with nutty flavor and a delightful texture, perfect for any sandwich.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water about 110?F
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup seeds (like sunflower or flaxseed)
  • 1/4 cup nuts (like walnuts or pecans)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather ingredients: whole wheat flour, yeast, honey, salt, water, and olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix warm water with honey and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour and salt.
  4. Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Flour your countertop lightly and knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough gently, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
  8. Cover and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes until puffed up.
  9. Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
  10. Once risen, bake the loaf in the oven for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This bread is versatile and can be customized with various seeds and nuts.

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