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Soft & Buttery Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

A soft, buttery, and wholesome whole wheat bread made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoyed warm with butter. Simple ingredients, beginner-friendly, and preservative-free.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Homemade
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (240ml) water, warm
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk, warm
  • 2¼ tsp (7g) instant dry yeast
  • 2½ tbsp (32g) sugar
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 200g whole wheat bread flour
  • 250g all purpose flour, add more as needed

Method
 

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, whisk warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Dough: Add butter, salt, and about 1 cup of the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
  3. Knead: Gradually add remaining flour, kneading until soft and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape: Punch down dough, roll into a rectangle, then shape into a log. Place in a greased loaf tin.
  6. Second Rise: Cover and let rise again for 1 hour.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 30-34 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool: Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Pro Tip:
For an extra soft crust, brush the top of your bread with melted butter right after it comes out of the oven.
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