Honey Wheat Bread

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Jennifer

Cuisine: American
Categories: Baking & Artisan Breads

This homemade honey wheat bread is soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for sandwiches or toast.

Honey Wheat Bread

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Serving Size: Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  3. Add the honey and olive oil to the yeast mixture, then pour it into the flour mixture.
  4. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  8. Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  10. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.