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Honey Wheat Bread

A delightful homemade bread with a warm, slightly sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with various dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 2 loaves
Course: Bread, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix warm water and 2 tablespoons of honey. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, remaining honey, salt, and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Mix everything until combined.
  3. On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal parts. Shape each part into a loaf and place them in greased bread pans.
  6. Let the loaves rise again, covered, for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the loaves for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Tap the bottom to check if it sounds hollow.
  3. Remove the bread from the pans and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Serve this honey wheat bread warm with butter, alongside soups or salads. For storage, let cool completely, wrap, and keep in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze tightly wrapped for up to three months.