Healthy Whole Wheat Bread
Transform your kitchen into a haven of wholesome goodness with this Healthy Whole Wheat Bread recipe! Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and heart-healthy olive oil, this homemade bread is soft, flavorful, and free from preservatives. Perfectly airy thanks to the active dry yeast, this recipe walks you through essential bread-making techniques like kneading and proofing. Customize your loaf with optional toppings like oats or seeds for added texture and nutrition. Ready in just over two hours, this versatile bread is ideal for everything from hearty sandwiches to a simple toast with butter. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner, you’ll love the satisfaction of pulling a golden, homemade loaf from your oven. Healthy, delicious, and easy to make—this whole wheat bread recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 cups Warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Optional toppings (e.g., oats, sunflower seeds, or sesame seeds)
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the honey in the warm water. Add the active dry yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt. Mix well.
Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
Stir the ingredients together until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch the dough down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pan with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size again.
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Optional: Before baking, lightly brush the top of the dough with water and sprinkle your desired toppings (e.g., oats, sunflower seeds, or sesame seeds).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven 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 allow it to cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve your healthy whole wheat bread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 163 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*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.
