Light Wheat Bread with Honey
Discover the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness with our Light Wheat Bread with Honey recipe. This delicious homemade bread combines hearty whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour for a soft, tender crumb, while a touch of honey adds gentle sweetness and depth. Perfectly leavened with active dry yeast, this bread rises beautifully, yielding a loaf that’s light yet satisfying. The melted butter enriches the dough, creating a buttery aroma and golden crust that’s irresistible. Ready in just two hours, this recipe is ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Serve it warm with butter, use it for sandwiches, or enjoy it toasted with your favorite spread—this versatile loaf is as nourishing as it is delightful. Make it part of your baking repertoire for a homemade treat that will impress your family and guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and honey. Stir until the honey dissolves.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water-honey mixture. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
Add the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
Pour in the melted butter and knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook attachment on a stand mixer for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or butter, place the dough in the bowl, and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf with a towel and let it rise again for 20-30 minutes, or until it has risen slightly above the edge of the pan.
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2381 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 322.5 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1104 mg | 23% | |
*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.
