Jimmy John's Day Old Bread (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 6 hours (including rises)👥 2 loaves servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Jimmy John's Day Old Bread (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
160
Protein
5g
Carbs
30g
Fiber
1g

Health Benefits

Gut Health6/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control6/10

Ingredients

  • •- 4.5 cups bread flour
  • •- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • •- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • •- 1.5 tsp salt
  • •- 1.5 cups warm water (110-115°F)
  • •- 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 11. Activate yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with sugar for 5 minutes until foamy
  2. 22. Mix remaining water, oil, salt, and 2 cups flour in large bowl
  3. 33. Add activated yeast mixture, gradually incorporate remaining flour
  4. 44. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic
  5. 55. First rise: 2 hours at room temperature
  6. 66. Punch down, shape into two French-style loaves
  7. 77. Second rise: 2-4 hours until doubled
  8. 88. Score diagonal slashes on top
  9. 99. Place water pan on bottom oven rack
  10. 1010. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, spraying with water twice
  11. 1111. Cool completely (8+ hours) for authentic day-old texture