Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Name: Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup bread flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt

16 servings30 min prep35 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Story updated September 18, 2026

Whole wheat bread reflects older, less-refined milling traditions predating industrial white flour production. It saw renewed popularity in the U.S. during the health food movements of the 1960s-70s as a perceived more nutritious alternative to white bread.

Ingredients

Scale:· 16 servings

1 1/4 cups warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1Stir yeast and honey into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2Whisk in oil.
3Stir in both flours and salt, then knead 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
5Shape into a loaf, place in a greased 9x5-inch pan, and let rise 45 minutes.
6Bake at 375°F for 32-35 minutes, until deep golden.

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