Brown Baggers Bread
Wholesome, hearty, and easy to make, Brown Baggers Bread is the perfect homemade loaf for everyday lunches and snacks. This rustic bread combines the nutty richness of whole wheat flour with the subtle sweetness of honey, creating a flavor that pairs beautifully with any filling or spread. Infused with rolled oats and optional seeds—like sunflower, flax, or sesame—it adds a delightful texture and extra nutrition, making it a healthier alternative to store-bought bread. With just 20 minutes of hands-on prep time and simple steps like mixing, kneading, and letting the dough rise, this recipe is approachable for beginners yet satisfying for seasoned bakers. Baked to golden perfection, this loaf fits easily into a 9x5-inch pan, yielding slices that are perfect for sandwiches or toast. Whether you're crafting a gourmet sandwich or a classic PB&J, Brown Baggers Bread makes every bite nourishing and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cups Rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons Optional seeds (e.g., sunflower, flax, sesame)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and honey. Stir until the honey dissolves.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and frothy.
Add the whole wheat flour, 0.5 cups of all-purpose flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
Drizzle in the olive oil and continue mixing until incorporated.
Gradually add the remaining all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup at a time, while kneading the dough (about 8-10 minutes by hand or 5-6 minutes with a stand mixer) until it forms a smooth, elastic ball. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
Mix in the rolled oats and optional seeds, kneading until evenly distributed.
Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pan loosely with the towel and allow the dough to rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until it has risen just above the edges of the pan.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3562 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.6 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1517 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
