100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread

loaf of bread with fresh garden veggies in the background

5 from 3 votes

100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread

This sandwich bread is made with 100% freshly milled whole wheat flour. But, don't write if off! This bread is delicious! It will make you fall in love with whole wheat bread!

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Keyword #grain mill, fresh milled flour, sandwich bread, Sourdough, Sourdough Bread, Sourdough sandwich bread, whole grain flour

Servings slices

Calories 145kcal

Author Mary Rose

Equipment

1 Stand Mixer optional

Ingredients

1 cup water filtered
1/2 cup active, fed sourdough starter
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
3 1/2 cups freshly ground whole wheat flour (plus 2-3 tbsp for kneading) you can use store bought, just fluff it first.

Instructions

The night before, in the bowl of a stand mixer, add the water, starter, and flour. mix well.
Allow this mixture to soak for 20-30 minutes to soften the bran and germ.
Add in the oil, honey, and salt.
Knead for 5-10 minutes. Use the additional 2-3 tablespoons of flour for kneading being careful to not add too much more flour. I use speed 2 on my stand mixer.
Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and rest on counter overnight.
The next morning, turn the dough onto your work surface. Pat it out gently into a rectangular shape. Gently roll the dough up into a loaf shape.
Place in greased loaf pan, cover, and allow to rise until it tops over the pan.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Brush with an egg wash.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until deep golden brown.

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