Pain de Mie (Pullman Bread)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

Homemade Pullman bread that will amaze you with its soft texture

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

2 hr 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

174

Sugar

Fat

Pain de Mie, also known as Pullman bread, is a sandwich bread that originated in France. It has a sliced top and bottom and a soft texture that's perfect for making sandwiches or toast. This bread is made using a special Pullman bread pan, which gives the bread its rectangular shape and flat top. Pullman bread can be made with a variety of flours, but this recipe uses a combination of whole wheat and white flour to give it more nutrition and flavor. It can be stored in the fridge or freezer and still remain soft and delicious.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, mix the milk, oil, salt, and sugar.
2.	Add the yeast and mix it again until incorporated. Let it stand until frothy for about 10 minutes.
3.	Add the whole wheat flour and 1 1/2 cups of white flour, mixing until smooth. Keep adding the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time until the dough comes together in a ball.
4.	Knead the dough for 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes.
5.	Lightly oil the inside of a Pullman bread pan. Roll the dough into a rectangle and then roll it up, tucking in the edges.
6.	Place the dough into the pan and cover it with a towel. Let it rise for an hour.
7.	Bake the bread at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan.

PROS

Pullman bread has a soft texture and a slightly sweet flavor, and is perfect for sandwiches or toast.

It can be stored in the fridge or freezer and still retain its texture and flavor.

CONS

This bread requires several hours to rise and bake, so it’s not a quick recipe.

The bread doesn’t have a crusty exterior, which some people may prefer.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Whole wheat flour contains more fiber and nutrients than white flour, which can help with digestion and overall health.
Olive oil, used in this recipe, has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and inflammation.

	1 2/3 cups milk
	6 tablespoons oil ( I use olive oil )
	2 teaspoons salt ( sea salt if available )
	1 tablespoon sugar
	2 teaspoons rounded yeast
	2 cups whole wheat flour
	2 3/4 cups unbleached white flour