Jimmy John's Bread Recipe
Discover the secret to famous Jimmy John's bread recipe and enjoy fresh homemade sandwiches at home!
Equipment
- 3 Mixing bowls
- Plastic foil
- Baking sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tbsp. dry yeast
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup cornmeal
Instructions
- Warm the water, so that it’s warm to the touch.
- Pour the water into a large bowl. Add in the yeast and sugar. Allow the bowl to sit for 5 minutes, to allow the yeast to activate.
- Combine and blend the rest of the ingredients in another bowl until a cohesive dough is achieved.
- After 5 minutes, the remaining flour and vegetable oil should be added to the bowl with the activated yeast. To proceed, blend and combine the ingredients until a cohesive dough is formed.
- Next, vigorously knead the freshly formed dough onto a floured surface for 4-5 minutes. The dough should be homogeneous, elastic, and smooth.
- Drizzle some vegetable oil onto a large bowl, greasing it fully. Transfer the dough to the greased bowl, then cover it (you can either use a damp towel or plastic wrap), and place it in a draft-free and warm place. For the dough to rise, it is necessary to cover it and let it stand for at least an hour.
- After one hour or after the dough has doubled in size, press down on the dough with a punching motion to release the air and decrease its size.
- Flip the dough onto a surface that has been coated with flour.
- Divide the dough into 12 even pieces. Take each portion and shape it into a long rope. Proceed to twist each rope into a knot-like form.
- Drizzle some vegetable oil onto a baking sheet and use a brush to grease the entire surface. Carefully arrange the knot-shaped portions onto the greased baking sheet and generously sprinkle them with cornmeal.
- The knots should be covered with plastic wrap or a damp towel for 20-30 minutes.
- While waiting, set the oven at 400°F/200°C.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the raised knots until a golden-brown color is attained. The baking process should take 20-25 minutes.
- Cool the freshly baked bread before slicing.
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Notes
- Use a kitchen thermometer to measure the water’s temperature to ensure it has the right temperature. The yeast’s activation ideal temperature should be around 105°F-115°F (40°C-46°C).
- When you want to eat bread that was stored in the freezer, allow it to thaw at room temperature for several hours. Reheat the bread in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes to achieve a freshly baked taste.
- For a warm and draft-free environment that is ideal for dough rising, follow these steps: preheat the oven for a few minutes, then turn it off and place the dough inside to rise as needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Jimmy John's Bread Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
249
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
322
mg
14
%
Potassium
95
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin C
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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