Healthier Homemade French Bread (Jimmy John's Style)

⏱️ 2 hours 30 minutes (including rise time)👥 12 slices servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Healthier Homemade French Bread (Jimmy John's Style)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 3 cups whole wheat bread flour (replaces white flour)
  • •• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • •• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • •• 1½ tsp salt
  • •• 1½ cups warm water
  • •• 1 tbsp honey (replaces sugar)
  • •• 2 tbsp olive oil (replaces vegetable oil)
  • •• Optional: 1 egg white for brushing

Instructions

  1. 11. Mix warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes
  2. 22. Combine flours and salt in large bowl
  3. 33. Add olive oil and yeast mixture
  4. 44. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth
  5. 55. Rise 1 hour
  6. 66. Shape into loaf
  7. 77. Second rise 30 minutes
  8. 88. Score top, brush with egg white
  9. 99. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes

Smart Substitutions

• White flour→Whole wheat bread flour

More fiber and nutrients

💡 30% lower
• Sugar→Honey

Natural sweetener with minerals

💡 15% lower
• Vegetable oil→Olive oil

Healthier fats

💡 Neutral