Sunday, January 31, 2010

Lord Sandwich, Mapperton & Soft Whole Wheat Bread


The second bread braid of the Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day was the Soft Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread. I made mine from white whole wheat flour, adding a bit more salt and a tad less yeast than the original recipe due to high altitude issues. True to the recipe, it was a soft bread and so I decided to turn some of my dough into rolls- they disappeared rather quickly at Sunday dinner.

My husband's family hails from a beautiful place in Dorset, England where they have tall hedges and thatched roofs. The story goes that for generations they were gardeners for Lord Sandwich, at Mapperton Manor. When we eat a sandwich at our house, we can't help but think a moment about the man who gave his name to the convenient hand-held bread, meat and cheese. Go here to learn more about Lord Sandwich, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich.

There are many good bakers out there with wonderful blogs that have been
baking up a storm with this healthy sandwich bread.
Go to Michelle's blog, Big Black Dogs to see the entire list.
And go make your self a sandwich!

photo credit: Mapperton Garden

27 comments:

  1. Don't you just love the white whole wheat flour? I just love it and can't seem to use it enough in recipes lately.

    Gorgeous loaf and the rolls look so perfect. What kind of spread is on the bread? A homemade jelly?

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  2. Well, this is definitely the perfect bread for that! :-))

    Love your adorable dinner rolls - so elegant!

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  3. Michelle- I do love the white whole wheat flour! I read on one of your answers that you can only buy it in one pound packages- that's no fun.

    The spread on the bread is an organic raspberry jam - it's a family favorite.

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  4. Lord Sandwich seems to hunt me. I just saw that the sandwich was named one of the top 10 inventions in a German TV show last night. Today he would be rich with that invention back than he migh have lost a fortune since he liked to play cards so much.

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  5. Beautiful loaf! Mine didn't last long either. My roommates and I devoured it within about two days!

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  6. Your loaf looks terrific and I like the idea of making dinner rolls. I love to use the white whole wheat flour too:D The picture of Mapperton Manor is gorgeous. Wouldn't you love to go there and see it in person?

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  7. Kim, We did actually get to go and see Mapperton and tour the grounds and visit the cottages where my husband family all lived. It was an incredible trip. Two years ago three of my kids when with my husband to see the family site as well - it's starting to feel like a shrine, but what a great one it is! You're darling to care.

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  8. Beautiful sandwich loaf and rolls! I love the story about Lord Sandwich. Beautiful photos!

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  9. Wonderful job and I love the inclusion of Lord Sandwich! Where would we be without him? Somehow eating a Taylor, or Smith doesn't sound the same does it?

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  10. wow you have a British family, I am a Brit your bead looks wonderful great job and I adore the pictures at the top

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  11. Great post! I wish I could be a gardener at that beautiful estate! What an interesting background and history lesson :) Wonderful idea to make rolls instead of buns!

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  12. Beautiful rolls - and beautiful photos of the manor!! As for your question about my apple strudel, I think I just put an egg wash on the bread before I sprinkled the demerara sugar on top - I made all the loaves in one day!

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  13. Yes, now that you mention it, I am totally craving a sandwich. What a beautiful bread, it looks so tender and yummy. *kisses* HH

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  14. Your bread looks wonderful. I also used the white whole wheat and really enjoyed it. I wish I had thought to make rolls but after making the hamburger buns and apple strudel, I didn't have anymore dough left from this batch.

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  15. Your bread looks light and delicious! I'd love the slice slathered with jam!

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  16. Great job! This is definitely a good sandwich loaf!

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  17. You've been making bread!! And lots of it I've noticed as I scroll down the posts lol. Oh yum. I love white whole wheat flour too. Your bread is so beautiful.

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  18. The bread and rolls look lovely. I loved this dough. Its so soft which is surprising especially when since its WW.

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  19. I adore sandwiches..and this bread would be perfect. Happy February to you!

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  20. Mmmm, whole wheat bread. Looking forward to cooking some up today!

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  21. Your bread sounds absolutely heavenly. There is such comfort in the smell of baking bread filling the house. I am off to learn more about Lord Sandwich!

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  22. I'm trying to guard the rolls I made this morning so they last until dinner tonight! Your bread looks great!
    ~Jenny~

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  23. Yay! I love Lord Sandwich and his invention! Delicious rolls!

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  24. your bread looks fabulous, especially with that beautiful jam on top!

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  25. Your bread looks great! I've just perfected my own sandwich bread so now I'm eager to join in on the HBin5! By the looks of your bread, I'm missing out!!

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  26. i am trying to post on your blog!

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