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Woman holding a loaf of soft fluffy sandwich bread made with fresh milled flour in a cast iron pan

Soft and Fluffy Sandwich Bread (Fresh Milled Flour, Cast Iron)

A soft, fluffy sandwich bread made with fresh milled hard white wheat flour and baked in a cast iron pan. Light, tender crumb that's perfect for sandwiches, toast, and French toast. A simple recipe using whole grain fresh milled flour.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 1/2 cups hard white wheat
  • 1 tbsp active yeast heaping

Method
 

  1. 👩‍🍳 How to Make Fresh Milled Sandwich Bread
  2. Mix the Dough
  3. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water, honey, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until slightly foamy.
  4. Add oil, eggs, and salt. Mix to combine.
  5. Slowly add your fresh milled flour and begin kneading.
  6. Knead Until Smooth
  7. Knead the dough until it becomes soft and elastic. I use my KitchenAid mixer, and it takes about 20 minutes. The dough should feel slightly tacky but not overly sticky.
  8. Fresh milled flour takes a little longer to develop gluten, so do not rush this step.
  9. First Rise
  10. Cover the bowl. These are the shower caps I use to cover my dough. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 60 to 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  11. Shape the Loaves
  12. Divide the dough into two equal portions.
  13. Flatten each piece into a rectangle, then roll it up tightly into a loaf shape. I like the jelly roll method, and you can see how I shape it here.
  14. Second Rise
  15. Let the dough rise again for about 45 minutes until puffy and slightly above the edge of the pan. Look for about 1 inch above the pan.
  16. Bake
  17. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top. The internal temp should be 190 degrees. Let the bread cool before slicing.

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