Rich Whole Wheat Batter Bread is the perfect sandwich loaf. It bakes up just right every time and slices to any thickness that you like.
You know how there are old recipes that have been around from the 60’s, 50’s, 40’s and even the 30’s? They are cooked over and over again and passed down from generation to generation. Well this is one of those recipes. It was originally called ‘batter bread’.
The great thing about it is that there is yeast but none of the traditional kneading that goes along with yeast bread. The final mixture just goes into a loaf pan and then the magic happens.
Stick it in a preheated over and it rises and bakes all at the same time. Rich Whole Wheat Batter Bread comes out nice and golden. There’s no tearing or smashing when you try to cut it ether. It stands up to any bread knife with a perfect slice every time.
It is soft enough for delicious eating and sturdy enough to pile high with your favorite spread and sandwich ingredients. And the toast! It is perfect with or without cashew butter. The perfect breakfast to many an adult and child. This adult included.
One of my favorite sandwiches is to smear the bread with a nice thick layer of my recipe for Almond Mayonnaise and then pile on a layer of roasted red bell pepper, sautéd mushrooms and, of course, lots of fresh spinach. Slice it in half and take a big bite. Yeah, that’s right!
Keep this recipe because it takes advantage of all of the common household ingredients that are already in your cupboard and you’ll never be short on bread. In less than an hour you have a nice fresh loaf Rich Whole Wheat batter bread.
Rich Whole Wheat Batter Bread
Now let’s get to the recipe. One easy and phenomenal recipe that will bring extra special goodness to your kitchen.
Rich Whole Wheat Batter Bread
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- pinch ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 12 ounces dairy-free milk
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil, liquid (melted but cooled if it is solid)
Instructions
- Mix the two types of flour together in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Stir in ginger and 1 tablespoon coconut sugar.
- Stir in the remaining coconut sugar, dairy-free milk, salt and oil.
- With a mixer on low beat in flour, one cup at the time. Beat well after each addition of flour.
- The last cup of flour probably needs to be beaten in with a wooden spoon.
- If the dough seems too sticky to handle then add a little more flour.
- Place dough in a well greased loaf pan. Let stand in a warm place until dough doubles in size.
- Bake at 350° for 60 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Well, it was not designed for a bread maker Shanta. It isn’t made to go through the traditional rising process so the bread maker may be messing with that. If you are cutting the measurements in half it is no longer a 2 pound loaf. I’m glad it’s delicious though. 🙂 It always comes out just like the photo with no possibility of breaking apart if the recipe is followed.
Hi I 1/2 everything in the recipe to put in my bread machine. The bread comes out delicious, but it falls apart when its not toasted to make a sandwich only.. I cook it the bread machine on medium 2lb basic/white bread. Do you know what could be the problem?
It makes a large loaf as the photo shows. It bakes up and over the top of the pan. You could also make two smaller loaves. I would estimate it is 2 pounds.
Hi what size or lb does this recipe make?
Looks delicious, you cannot go wrong when a recipe is passed down to generations.
I love homemade bread!
This recipe really makes me miss gluten….it looks so good!
This bread looks wonderfully soft and fluffy! Love how easy it is to make; no bread maker required! 🙂
Yummy! I love fresh bread and this looks delicious! I can’t wait to try this and smell this baking in my kitchen!
Hi Sherry! No I haven’t. It would probably be pretty heavy. If you try it would you let me know?
Hi, Ginny. Have you tried making this with 100% whole wheat flour?
Hi Roxanne. It’s Wilton’s 9.25×5.25×2.75 so closert to 9×5. It’s a big loaf and cooks over the top a bit as in the picture.
Curious to the size of your pan?
Hi Chris! Thank you so much! Have you used a smaller pan? It is a large loaf and if the pan is overfilled it could fall in the middle. It shouldn’t be much though. Maybe use two smaller pans. That should fix it.
I love this bread and have made it several times. Sometimes I add some sunflower Or pumpkin seeds! The last couple times it has fallen quite a bit in the middle, any idea what might cause that?
That is wonderful Chris! I love it too and thanks so much for letting me know!
This bread is so easy and delicious! Perfect sandwich bread. We don’t buy much bread anymore.
Thank you for posting!
Depends but around 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours Shelia.
How long does it take to rise before you can bake it.
I am so sorry about the pan size Christine. I believe I used 9″x5″ also. I didn’t even think about all of the sizes out there. This isn’t going to help you very much at this moment but we are moving right now and my pan is packed. As soon and I find it i will check and add it to the recipe and let you know. Thank you for your kind words too. 🙂 Again, very sorry.
I made this a few weeks ago and it was fantastic. Since I’m ready to make again I though I would ask about the little issue I had last time. The batter was way to much for my 9×5 bread pan. When I put it in the pan it already was close to the top so rising had it coming out over the sides dropping onto the oven. Although it didn’t seem like enough dough for 2 pans. What size pan do you use and does it all stay in the pan after it rises?
Thanks for all your great recipes!,
The liquid really is necessary Bev but I’m thinking maybe you could use dairy free butter. Something like Earth Balance. Would that work with your diet?
I don’t don’t do oil ( is it really a necessary ingredient) ?
Thanks for a great recipe Ginny!! It was quite delicious. Just one question – is the coconut oil supposed to be melted? Not quite sure how to use coconut oil at times. On another note, your Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole is the best!!!!!!! Simple to put together and even my non-vegan husband enjoys it.
Keep up the great work, Faye
Thanks so much Jenn! This comment makes me feel great. You’re gonna love it 🙂
Wow, this looks so perfect!! I’ve never heard of batter bread. I never make homemade sandwich bread because I don’t want to bother with the kneading. I’m loving this yeasted NO KNEAD bread! Definitely going to try!
No wonder this recipe (or close to it) has hung on throughout the years, huh Dianne. You’ve got to have at least one savory bread that you don’t have to knead. 🙂
Thank you Amy! I love bread and easy homemade bread is so good.
Thank you so much Christine. I hope I haven’t messed you up because I just saw this and you may have already made the bread. The oil is room temp. I just mention to melt it because if your house is cold it won’t be liquid in the jar but if it’s warm like in the southwest it is already liquid. So it does have to be liquid. I am so curious about the rye flour. Please let me know how it goes. It sounds really good!
Oops, I’d better reread and make sure I’m clear. There is yeast and it rises but you don’t have to knead mary Ellen. Always a good thing 🙂
You’ll love it Becky! Thanks so much!
Mmm… homemade bread is the best! I love that there’s no kneading necessary.
Looks delicious Ginny! Much better than store-bought bread for sure!
Hi Ginny,
I’m going to make your batter bread this afternoon and I wanted to ask if the coconut oil is melted or room temp? I replaced the 1/2C whole wheat for rye so will see how that works out. I love all your recipes!
Thanks
Christine
Definitely looks perfect for sandwiches! Love that there’s no yeast in it because I’m not a fan of the kneading! 🙂
Oh wow! I hadn’t heard of batter bread before, but you make it sound so deliciously simple. I have to try this!