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Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Enjoy this hearty and sweet whole wheat bread, perfect for sandwiches or toast, made with natural honey and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup whole milk (warm (110℉))
- 1 cup water (warm (110℉))
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Topping
- Unsalted butter (for topping bread slices)
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and water, sprinkle yeast and sugar, then let sit until foamy (5–10 min).
- Add honey and whole wheat flour to the yeast mixture; let sit for 10 min.
- Melt butter, cool, then mix with salt. Add to the dough, then knead with additional flour until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled (about 1 hour), then shape into loaves and rise again for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), bake for 30–35 min, brush with butter, then cool before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the yeast is fresh for best rising results.