Simple Whole wheat Bread Recipe
Simple Whole Wheat Bread
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Category
Bread
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Author:
Nita Crabb
A great-tasting whole wheat bread recipe, easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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3 Cups of Warm Water
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2/3 Cups of Honey
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5 Cups of Bread Flour
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5tbsp melted butter
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1 tbsp salt
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4 Cups of Whole Wheat Flour
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2 (.25 ounces) Packages active dry yeast
Directions
- Mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey in a large bowl to dissolve. Add 5 cups bread flour, and stir to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
- Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, remaining 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and gradually knead in remaining 2 cups whole wheat flour. Knead until dough starts to pull away from the work surface, adding more whole wheat flour if necessary; dough should be a bit tacky to the touch, but not too sticky.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans. Punch down the dough, and divide it into 3 loaves. Place in the prepared loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch, another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake the risen loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown for 25 to 30 minutes, do not overbake.
- Lightly brush the tops of the loaves with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.