Sandwich Bread Recipe With Fresh Milled Flour

Nothing beats a loaf of sandwich bread made with fresh milled flour! It is delicious, wholesome and tender. Serve up a slice slathered in butter and jam or topped with your favorite sandwich fixings!

I’m never going back. Back to store bought sandwich bread, that is.

Once I learned about the nutritional benefits of milling flour at home, I purchased a stone mill and have never looked back. All of our loaves of bread and baked goods are now made in our little homestead kitchen using freshly milled flour.

A healthy sandwich bread with fresh milled flour is nothing like the standard white bread that you would buy at the grocery store. They are simply two very different products.

And that is okay.

Everyone has their views on what they feel is best for their family. For us, we enjoy eating fresh milled flour sandwich bread for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Pop a slice into the toaster and slather it with jam for breakfast! Or my favorite, a generous amount of grass fed butter a-top this easy sandwich bread recipe paired alongside a warm bowl of chili.

If you’ve jumped aboard the fresh milled flour train, then follow along to grab my recipe for the best fresh milled flour bread recipe.

Why is Fresh Milled Flour Better?

To keep it short and simple, nutrients. Fresh milled flour is better due to the incredible amount of nutrition you receive in each and every single bite of bread or baked good. Milling your own flour ensures you get the most nutrients, vitamins and fiber, all which are vital to a healthy body.

Fresh Milled Flour Sandwich Bread Tips

• Upon removing your sandwich bread recipe from the oven, allow to cool just for a minute before removing from the pan. This helps the bread to retain its shape and not put dents or holes into the crust as you remove it from the pan. Do not leave the bread in the hot pan for more than 5 minutes, as it can create a tough, dry loaf.
• As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, brush butter on the top of the sandwich bread. This will help to create a moist, tender crust.
• When slicing homemade bread, be sure to use a sharp, serrated bread knife. The better the knife is, the less pressure you put on the loaf, preventing your bread from being crushed or too crumbly.
• Wait to cut your bread until it has cooled. Slicing your fresh milled flour sandwich bread while hot allows the moisture to evaporate, thus creating a drier piece of bread.
• A sealed container is best for storing bread. I usually store my sandwich bread in a plastic bag then place it into a Tupperware box. Others prefer to use a bread box, cloth sack or beeswax bag. Never refrigerate bread as this will dry it out quickly.

Tools to Use

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Electric grain mill or hand grain mill

Measuring cups and spoons

Stand mixer

9″ x 5″ bread pan

Bread knife

Cutting board

Apron

FAQ

Why is My Fresh Milled Bread so Dense?

There are a variety of reasons why bread made with fresh milled flour can be dense. One of the most common reasons is because the dough has not been kneaded enough, creating poor gluten development. Other causes may include lack of hydration or under proofing the dough.

Using a high protein flour such as hard white wheat is great for gluten production. Also be sure to knead well. I know my dough has kneaded long enough when it no longer sticks to the sides of my bowl and I can stretch it with minimal breakage (windowpane test).

If you have never made a fresh milled flour recipe, do remember that your bread will never be the same texture and lightness as bread made with commodity white flour. The bran in the fresh milled grains adds to the density of the sandwich bread recipe.

What is Vital Wheat Gluten?

Vital wheat gluten is a product created by extracting the protein from the starch of flour. The resulting powder is pure gluten used to help rise dough properly. If you find your sandwich bread is crumbly or dense, try adding 1/4 teaspoon per cup of flour. In the case of the easy fresh milled flour bread recipe below, adding a total of 1 teaspoon should do the trick.

Fresh Milled Flour Bread Recipe

Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this homemade sandwich bread is a true classic! Made with butter, a touch of honey and the nourishing power of fresh milled flour.

Makes: One 9” x 5” loaf

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup warm water or milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1-2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
5 1/4 freshly milled hard wheat flour
1 tablespoon yeast

Directions

In a mixing bowl, preferably a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the hot water, butter, honey and salt. Add 3 cups of flour until a wet batter forms. Sprinkle yeast overtop and mix to combine.

Switch to the dough hook and add the remaining flour. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes. Cover the bowl, place in a warm spot and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a loaf. Place in a greased 9” x 5” baking pan. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise for another 45 minutes, until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake in oven for 33-35 minutes until golden brown. Carefully remove loaf from pan and place on to a cooling rack. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Try These Recipes With Freshly Milled Flour

No Knead Artisan Loaf

Cinnamon Rolls

Soft Dinner Rolls

Cheesy Breadsticks

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