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Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

Erika Marucci
This Whole Wheat Bread recipe is perfect for new bakers. Made with simple ingredients already in your kitchen, this whole wheat bread is the best!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Yeast Breads
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1098 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3/4 cup water (lukewarm 105F / 40C) (175 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup all purpose flour (130 grams)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (130 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl mix together the water and honey, sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit 5 minutes, then mix together.
  • In the bowl of the stand up mixer add the flours and salt, whisk together. Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and yeast mixture. With the dough hook attachment start to knead (start on speed 1 then to speed 2). Knead for 5-6 minutes until the dough is smooth and pulls aways from the sides of the bowl.
  • Place on a lightly floured flat surface and knead a few times to form a smooth dough ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, rolling the dough to lightly cover in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic and let rise in a warm draft free area for 1-2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  • Punch the dough down and form into desired loaf shape. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400F (190C).
  • Score the bread with a very sharp knife and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes. Immediately move to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy.

Notes

To keep your bread soft, store in an airtight container or bag at room temperature in a cool dry place for up to 3 days. Keeping your bread in the fridge is not a good idea as your bread will become stale quite quickly.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1098kcalCarbohydrates: 190gProtein: 34gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2337mgPotassium: 684mgFiber: 19gSugar: 4gCalcium: 60mgIron: 10mg
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