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April 20, 2022

Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe

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If you’re looking for a unique way to eat your carrots, or use up your leftovers in a way that isn’t carrot cake, you’re going to love this recipe for carrot sandwich bread (yeast bread). This vibrant orange-colored bread is golden and chewy on the outside, with a fluffy and soft crumb that’s speckled with shredded carrots. It’s flavorful, sweet, and those shredded carrots inside make it fun to eat.

carrot sandwich bread recipe (yeast bread)

This carrot cake is based on my basic bread recipe that doesn’t require any milk, eggs or butter which means it’s 100% vegan! The bread comes together pretty quickly if you use a stand mixer or bread machine, so give it a try! You can also roll them in balls and bake them into carrot dinner rolls for your next family dinner.

Here’s why I love this recipe

  • vegan – no eggs, milk or butter required
  • only 6 ingredients
  • healthier than regular white bread
  • easy to prepare if you have a stand mixer or bread machine
  • easy way to get rid of leftover carrots
Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe - carrot sandwich bread
What You'll Find in this Post:
1. Here’s why I love this recipe
2. Ingredients Used to Make This Carrot Sandwich Bread
3. Equipment
4. Bread Pan
5. More Carrot Recipes (HERE)
6. How to Make
7. Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins for Carrot Sandwich Bread:
8. How to Make this Carrot Sandwich Bread Recipe Healthier
9. Note on Substitutions
10. What are some ways you can eat and serve this Carrot Sandwich Bread?
11. How to Store Carrot Sandwich Bread
12. Final Tips
13. More Bread Recipes (HERE)
14. Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread)

Ingredients Used to Make This Carrot Sandwich Bread

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  • Bread Flour – I used bread flour for this recipe (I use King Arthur Bread Flour most), which I prefer and highly recommend for the best texture and structure. Please read the note on the substitution section below if using other flours.
  • Instant Yeast – you can find instant yeast in the baking section near the flours. My favorite is SAF Instant Premium Yeast, which works quickly and consistently produces great results. I recommend using instant yeast over active yeast for this recipe since active yeast (unlike instant yeast) needs to be activated in water, which we don’t add until the very end.
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  • Sugar – I used raw cane sugar, but you can use regular granulated white sugar, or healthier alternatives like coconut, date, or maple sugars which are less processed and more natural. I also sometimes like to use honey powder.
    • For yeasted breads, I would not recommend using sugar-free substitutes such as monk fruit sweetener or stevia powder since they can cause the bread to not rise properly. If you prefer a lower sugar recipe, you’re welcome to leave out the sugar. The bread might taste slightly plain, but it will not significantly impact the shape or texture of the bread.
  • Salt – Pink Himalayan salt is what I have at home, so it’s what I use, but you can use any kind for this recipe.
  • Shredded Carrots- we’ll need 2 cups of packed finely shredded carrots, which for me was 250 grams. Squeeze gently to remove excess water before using.
  • Olive Oil – I like using light olive oil since it has a neutral flavor, but you can also any cooking oil of your choice like coconut oil, or avocado oil instead

Equipment

  • I used a KitchenAid Stand Mixer with a dough hook to knead the dough. You’re also welcome to use a bread machine, or knead the dough by hand.
Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe - carrot sandwich bread
KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Bread Pan

  • I used a 9 x 4 x 4 pullman loaf pan for this recipe, which helps to create tall breads with straight sides/ edges that’s perfect for baking sandwich breads. If you don’t have a pullman loaf pan, you can also use a 9 x 5 loaf pan instead.
Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe - carrot sandwich bread
Pullman Loaf Pan With Cover, 9 x 4 inch

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How to Make

Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread

STEP 1

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Mix in the flour and yeast into the bowl of the stand mixer. Add sugar and salt.

STEP 2

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Add the finely shredded carrots. Start to knead the dough at a low setting (speed 2) for about half a minute

Add water a little at a time*, until all the ingredients are just barely combined, with no dry ingredients remaining.

*I used 1/2 cup of water, but more may be needed depending on the protein content of the flour, the water content in the cauliflower, as well as the humidity and temperature of the kitchen. Once the dough starts to combine, add one tablespoon of water at a time, so you don’t overhydrate the dough.

STEP 3

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Once there are no dry ingredients in the bowl, you can now add the olive oil, and continue to knead for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a smooth, supple ball.

STEP 4

Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe - carrot sandwich bread

Remove the finished dough from the mixer bowl and place the dough in a lightly greased bowl.

STEP 5

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Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-90 minutes.

***note: It’s best if the bowl is put in a warm place, and personally, I prefer using the oven that’s been preheated for just a quick 10 seconds and spritzed with some water. The moist and warm conditions are perfect for the yeast bread to rise without it drying out. You can also place a bowl of hot water inside the oven so that the steam helps to maintain the humidity. This is especially useful during the winter months, when the conditions are cold and dry.

STEP 6

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Punch down the dough, then remove from bowl. Place on a generously floured surface and divide into 4 equal-sized pieces.

STEP 7

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Use a small rolling pin to flatten each piece into a 6 x 9 inch rectangles, and fold into thirds. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a tight cylinder (like a sushi roll or cinnamon roll). Pinch the ends to seal. Repeat with the other 3 pieces and place in a well-oiled bread pan.

STEP 8

Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe - carrot sandwich bread

Let the dough rise again for 40-60 minutes until puffy. Toward the end of the rise time, preheat the oven to 350F / 180C

STEP 9

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Bake the bread for 15 minutes, then cover / tent the bread with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the interior of the bread reaches 190°F.

STEP 10

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Take the bread out of the oven, turn it out on a rack, and cool it slightly before slicing.

STEP 11

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Enjoy!

Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins for Carrot Sandwich Bread:

I made this bread recipe as basic and neutral flavored as possible so that people can customize it to fit their own tastes. Here are some awesome ways you can make this bread your own 🙂

  • Add more flavor! A few teaspoons of cinnamon powder, pinch of nutmeg or ginger would go wonderfully well with this carrot sandwich bread.
  • Add more texture! Adding chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruits or oats is a fantastic way to increase the nutrition and flavor in breads. Raisins or dried cranberries would pair well with this carrot bread.
  • Turn them into dinner rolls – instead of baking this recipe in a loaf pan, divide the dough into 12 pieces, shape them into rolls. You’ll have to adjust the baking time (about 15 minutes for the batch).
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How to Make this Carrot Sandwich Bread Recipe Healthier

  • Make this even healthier by adding a handful of nuts, seeds and old-fashioned oats to add texture and nutrition. Here are some ideas
    • Nuts – chopped walnuts, pecans, cashews
    • Seeds – poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds or chiaseeds
    • Dried Fruit – chopped apricot, raisins, cranberries, dried cherries, candied ginger, citrus zests, etc.
  • Want to add more fiber? Substitute white whole wheat flour for up to half of the bread flour called for in this recipe. You’ll need to add a few more tablespoons of water to adjust the hydration since whole wheat flour absorbs more water than white flour.
Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe - carrot sandwich bread

Note on Substitutions

  • Unfortunately, gluten-free flours cannot be substituted for bread flour in this recipe.
  • While bread flour is highly recommended, all-purpose flour can be used instead with 1 tsp of vital wheat gluten for every cup of flour.
  • Liquid sweeteners such as maple syrup, honey or molasses can replace all of the sugar in this recipe, but it makes the dough softer and more difficult to handle since it contributes additional moisture. Increase bread flour by 1-2 Tablespoons to adjust.

Is bread flour better than all-purpose flour for baking bread?

Yes! Bread Recipes made with bread flour results in taller, firmer rolls that have a more substantial bite. The gluten in the bread flour also forms longer strands during the kneading process, which you’ll often see clinging like melted cheese when you pull the rolls apart. Fun fact: In South Korea, this stringy bread texture is compared to how cooked chicken breast tears apart! Bread recipes made with all-purpose flour, on the other hand, produce softer, more tender rolls that are light and airy in texture.

What are some ways you can eat and serve this Carrot Sandwich Bread?

  • Plain and warm, right out of the oven
  • Toasted the next day, served with jam, marmalade, honey or butter
  • Sliced and use for any sandwich.
  • And if you do get any leftovers or stale bread left, use it for french toasts or grilled cheese.

How to Store Carrot Sandwich Bread

  • You can store this bread loaf, well wrapped, at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
  • For longer storage, you can place them in a plastic freezer bag or airtight container and freeze up to 3 months, then defrost them at room temperature or microwave before eating.
Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe - carrot sandwich bread

Final Tips

  • Weigh your flour for the best results. 1 cup of bread flour = 120 grams / 4.23 oz. This is recommended since scooping the flour directly from the bag can can pack the flour into the measuring cup, and this means you’ll end up with more flour than what’s called for in the recipe. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, you can measure the flour by spooning pre-sifted flour into the measuring cup, then using the straight end of the spoon to level the flour across the top to sweep off the excess.
  • Baking time (as well as serving size) will vary based on the size of your baking pan, the material (silicone vs metal) of the pan. If you’re not sure whether the bread is ready, you can insert a quick read thermometer into the bread – a finished loaf will register 190 F (or 88 C).
  • To make this recipe in the bread machine: add all the dry ingredients into the machine, stir briefly before adding the wet ingredients. The machine can be set for basic. Check the dough for consistency and adjust by adding additional water (or flour) before the end of the first kneading cycle. If you want to add additional nuts or dried fruits, leave them aside, and only them 3 minutes before the end of the second kneading cycle.

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Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread)

Healthy Carrot Sandwich Bread (Yeast Bread) Recipe - carrot sandwich breadAll Purpose Veggies
one 9 x 4 x 4 inch pullman loaf (or one 9 x 5 inch loaf)
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Prep Time 3 hrs
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 18 slices
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer
  • 9 x 4 x 4 inch Pullman loaf

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups bread flour (480 g) sifted and leveled*
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 6 Tbsp sugar** (reduce to 3 Tbsp if desired)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups finely shredded carrots (250 g)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp light olive oil, melted coconut oil or avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix in the flour and yeast into the the bowl of the stand mixer. Add sugar and salt.
  • Add the finely shredded carrots next
  • Start to knead the dough at a low setting (speed 2) for about half a minute
  • Add water a little at a time*, until all the ingredients are just barely combined, with no dry ingredients remaining.
    *I used 1/2 cup of water, but more or less may be needed depending on the protein content of the flour, the water content in the carrots, as well as the humidity and temperature of the kitchen. Once the dough starts to combine, add one tablespoon of water at a time, so you don’t overhydrate the dough.
  • Add the olive oil next.
  • Continue to knead for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a smooth, supple ball.
  • Remove the finished dough from the mixer bowl and place in a lightly greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-90 minutes***
  • Punch down the dough, then remove from bowl. Place on a generously floured surface and divide into 4 equal sized pieces.
  • Use a small rolling pin to flatten each piece into a 6 x 9 inch rectangles, and fold into thirds. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a tight cylinder (like a sushi roll or cinnamon roll). Pinch the ends to seal. Repeat with the other 3 pieces and place in a well-oiled bread pan.
  • Let the dough rise again for 40-60 minutes until puffy. Toward the end of the rise time, preheat the oven to 350F / 180C
  • Optional: To add some color and shine to the bread as it bakes, gently brush the tops of the bread with 1 Tbsp of non-dairy milk mixed with 1 Tbsp of maple syrup. (Regular milk or egg wash also works).
  • Bake the bread for 15 minutes, then cover / tent the bread with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the interior of the bread reaches 190°F.
  • Take the bread out of the oven, turn it out on a rack, and cool it slightly before slicing.
  • You can store this bread loaf, well wrapped, at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can place them in a plastic freezer bag or airtight container and freeze up to 3 months, then defrost them at room temperature or microwave before eating.

Notes

*Weigh your flour for the best results. 1 cup of bread flour = 120 grams / 4.23 oz. This is recommended since scooping the flour directly from the bag can can pack the flour into the measuring cup, and this means you’ll end up with more flour than what’s called for in the recipe. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, you can measure the flour by spooning pre-sifted flour into the measuring cup, then using the straight end of the spoon to level the flour across the top to sweep off the excess.
**I used raw cane sugar, but you can use regular granulated white sugar, or healthier alternatives like coconut, date, or maple sugars which are less processed and more natural. I also sometimes like to use honey powder.
  • For yeasted breads, I would not recommend using sugar-free substitutes such as monk fruit sweetener or stevia powder since they can cause the bread to not rise properly. If you prefer a lower sugar recipe, you’re welcome to leave out the sugar. The bread might taste slightly plain, but it will not significantly impact the shape or texture of the bread.
 
***It’s best if the bowl is put in a warm place, and personally, I prefer using the oven that’s been preheated for just a quick 10 seconds and spritzed with some water. The moist and warm conditions are perfect for the yeast bread to rise without it drying out. You can also place a bowl of hot water inside the oven so that the steam helps to maintain the humidity. This is especially useful during the winter months, when the conditions are cold and dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 205mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2377IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mgZinc: 1mg***Net Carbs: 25g
Keyword bread, yeasted
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  1. Mei says

    July 8, 2022 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this was actually good. I made it with puréed baby carrots and it was still yummy and the family loved it.

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    • All Purpose Veggies says

      August 17, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks so much Mei! Glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe 🙂

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