Description
You can bake this soft, hearty whole wheat bread at home using just eight simple ingredients. Enjoy the incredible aroma and delicious taste of fresh, wholesome bread perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. This shows your yeast is active.
- Stir in the honey, melted butter, and salt into the yeast mixture.
- Add the whole wheat flour to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. You want a soft dough.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the risen dough. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise again in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until it has crowned about 1 inch over the rim of the pan.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 15 minutes of the second rise.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Remove the loaf from the pan immediately and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This step is key for the best texture.
Notes
- For an even softer loaf, substitute 1/2 cup of the whole wheat flour with bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- If you prefer a slightly sweeter bread, increase the honey to 1/3 cup.
- This bread freezes well once completely cooled. Slice it first, then freeze in an airtight container for easy toast later.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Baking
- Method: Kneading and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 5