Low Sodium Pain de Mie

Discover the delicious simplicity of Low Sodium Pain de Mie, a classic French-style sandwich bread reimagined for a heart-healthy lifestyle. With its soft, tender crumb and golden crust, this loaf is perfect for everything from toast to gourmet sandwiches. Crafted with a potassium-based salt substitute, this recipe delivers all the flavor of traditional pain de mie while keeping sodium in check. The dough comes together effortlessly with a mix of all-purpose flour, softened butter, and warm milk, creating a wonderfully smooth and slightly elastic texture after kneading. Baked in a standard loaf pan, the result is a perfectly shaped bread with evenly risen sides, ideal for neat slices. Whether you're building a low-sodium breakfast or preparing a wholesome lunch, this versatile bread is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 300 milliliters Milk
• 90 milliliters Warm water (about 110°F/45°C)
• 25 grams Sugar
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 2 grams Salt substitute (such as a potassium chloride-based option)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir lightly and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt substitute, and the foamy yeast mixture.

Step 3

Warm the milk slightly (it should be lukewarm) and add it to the flour mixture along with the softened butter.

Step 4

Using a stand mixer with a dough hook or by hand, knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl, turning it to coat. Cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm environment until doubled in size, approximately 60-90 minutes.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 7

Shape the dough into a log that will fit into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Place the shaped dough seam-side down in the greased loaf pan.

Step 8

Cover the dough lightly and allow it to rise again until it has risen just above the edge of the pan, about 45-60 minutes.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 10

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 11

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Slice and serve the bread as desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(984.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2461.3

Total Fat 52.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 137.0mg	0%
Sodium 138.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 424.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 65.4g	0%

Vitamin D 136.1IU	0%
Calcium 468.6mg	0%
Iron 23.6mg	0%
Potassium 2408.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.4%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 69.8%