Beginner’s 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf
Beginner’s 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf bakes into a tender yet sturdy crumb with a gentle sweetness from honey and the nutty depth of whole wheat. It’s perfect for everyday toast, hearty sandwiches, or alongside soups, delivering wholesome flavor without heaviness. Serve warm the day it’s baked, and enjoy its softness even after a day or two.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beginner’s 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 83
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer; let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add 4 cups whole wheat flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix on low with the dough hook until just combined.
- 3
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 15 minutes to start gluten development.
- 4
Knead the dough on medium speed until smooth and elastic and the sides of the bowl are clean, about 7 minutes.
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 6
Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a loaf, and place it seam-side down in the prepared pan.
- 7
Let the dough rise until it domes 1 inch above the rim of the pan, about 1 hour.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the loaf in the preheated oven until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped, 40 to 45 minutes.
- 9
Remove the loaf from the pan immediately and cool it completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Calories 168.7 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 5.67 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 34.35 g 12%
- Total Fat 2.28 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 7.99 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 6.75 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 4.16 g --
- Added Sugars 1.45 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 14.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 195.1 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.82 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Beginner's 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Honey, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt. Each serving provides about 168.7 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beginner’s 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Honey, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beginner’s 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 168.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beginner’s 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Beginner’s 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf healthy?
- Beginner’s 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 168.7 calories and 5.67 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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