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Easy Fresh Milled Sandwich Bread

A perfect blend of fresh milled flour creates this easy, delicious sandwich bread. With both bread machine and traditional baking methods, this recipe produces a loaf that's not too wheat-y with the perfect texture for sandwiches.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:3 hours 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Zojirushi bread machine
  • Pullman pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup raw honey
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower lecithin
  • 1 teaspoon vital wheat gluten
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast not active dry yeast
  • 1 cup hard red wheat berries
  • 1 1/2 cups hard white wheat berries
  • 1/2 cup einkorn berries

Instructions

  • Method 1 - Bread Machine Method (Complete):
    1. Add all ingredients to the bread machine in the order listed.
    2. Select the homemade setting (see notes for settings).
    3. Press start. Bread will be ready in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Method 2 - Bread Machine Dough & Oven Bake (Recommended):
    1. Add all ingredients to the bread machine in the order listed.
    2. Select the dough cycle (typically cycle 11).
    3. Once cycle completes (about 2 hours), transfer dough to a greased Pullman pan.
    4. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
    5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned on top.
    7. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire rack.

Notes

Proofing Tips:
- If using a steam convection oven with Proof setting, proofing time reduces to about 20 minutes
- Without proof setting, cover with towel and place in a warm spot
Steam Convection Oven Instructions:
- AutoSteam Bake setting: 25 minutes from cold oven
- Steam Convection setting: 20-25 minutes
Important Notes:
- Allow bread to cool completely before slicing for best sandwich results
- Vital wheat gluten helps with texture when using fresh milled flour
- Use instant yeast, not active dry yeast
- Reference Fresh Milled Flour 101 post for detailed flour blend information
Servings: 1 loaf