Fresh Milled Sandwich Bread
Fresh milled sandwich bread is truly special. It’s more than just a loaf—it’s a wholesome experience that brings out the best in both flavor and nutrition. If you’ve ever wondered how to elevate your everyday sandwich bread to something truly artisanal, then fresh milled sandwich bread is the way to go.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons or a kitchen scale. (I only use a kitchen scale now to ensure the accuracy of my bakes)
- Grain mill
- stand mixer with dough hook attachment
- Plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel
- 9x5 bread pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 240 g water should not be hot or boiling as this can kill the yeast.
- 1/4 cup honey 50 g - can also use sugar
- 1 envelope active dry yeast 2 tsp or 7 g - can also use instant yeast
- 3 1/2 cups fresh milled hard red or hard white wheat 420 g
- 1/3 cup avocado oil or olive oil 75 g
- 1 tsp salt 5 g
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water and honey, then sprinkle in the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbly.
- Mix the Dough: Once the yeast is active, add your oil, egg, fresh milled flour and salt. Mix on a low speed such as a level 2 on a Kitchenaid mixer until combined or about 2 minutes.
- Knead: Once the dough is roughly combined, turn your mixer onto level 3 (medium low) and continue to knead for about 10 minutes. Your dough will be ready when it is not sticky to the touch and it passes the window pane test. The window pane test is when you can stretch the dough to the point light passes through without breaking the dough.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape: Once the dough has risen, punch it down, then transfer to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place the dough into a greased or parchment paper lined 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan with the towel again and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until the dough has risen just to the rim of the pan.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool & Enjoy: Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
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