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Sourdough Discard Whole Wheat Bread

Use sourdough discard to make this Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread. This recipe has a hint of honey and makes two loaves.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rise Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the bread:
  • 1 1/2 cups warmed water 110-115 degrees Fahrenheit 12 ounces
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast* 7 grams
  • 1 cup sourdough starter (discard works great in this recipe) 8 ounces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil 2 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon salt 7 grams
  • 1 tablespoon honey 21 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
  • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour 338 grams
  • 2 cups bread flour 260 grams
For the topping:
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

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  1. Pour the warmed water into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and give it a few minutes to activate and get frothy. 1 1/2 cups warmed water, 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast*
  2. Add the sourdough starter, olive oil, salt, honey, baking soda and flour. Using the dough hook, mix the ingredients on medium speed until they are barely combined. Then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. 1 cup sourdough starter, 1/4 cup olive oil , 1 teaspoon salt , 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda , 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour , 2 cups bread flour
  3. Set the mixer to medium speed and knead for 4-5 minutes. The dough should be slightly tacky to the touch. If you think the dough is too wet, add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time, being careful not to add too much flour.
  4. Transfer the dough to a large bowl sprayed with cooking spray. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until double.
  5. Divide the dough into two loaves and place them seam side down in greased loaf pans**. Cover the loaf pans and allow the dough to rise for another 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  7. Uncover the bread pans. To get a lovely golden brown color, whisk together an egg and one tablespoon of water. Brush this on top of the loaf before baking. This is optional, but gives the bread a shiny golden brown top. 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
  8. Bake the bread loaves for 25-30 minutes. The top should be golden brown and the loaves should sound hollow when you tap it. (Ours takes about 27 minutes. The internal temperature of yeast bread should read 190ºF.)
  9. Allow the loaves to cool 10 minutes in the pans, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • *Red Star Platinum Instant Yeast works great for us in all of our yeast breads.
  • **I used 1 pound loaf pans that measured 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inches.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Freeze any leftovers.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Freeze any leftovers.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 2 loaves of bread and each being cut into 10 slices, with 1 serving being 1 slice of bread. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.