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Simple Honey Wheat Bread
A delicious homemade bread combining whole wheat and bread flour, sweetened with honey, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Dairy and Yeast
- 2 cups warm milk (about 110-115°F)
- 1-1/2 Tbsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
Flours
- 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour or all purpose flour (start with 3 and add more as needed)
- 3 Tbsp shortening (butter flavored preferred)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 Tbsp salt
Egg wash
- 1 egg whisked egg (with 1 Tbsp water)
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add water, flours, shortening, honey, and salt; knead on low for 2 minutes.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
- Divide dough, shape, place in greased pans, and let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, brush loaves with egg wash, and bake 30 minutes.
- Cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Optional: brush with melted butter for softer crust.
Notes
Ensure the dough is tacky but not sticky for best results.