Our Favorite Wheat Bread
Soft, hearty, and irresistibly wholesome, "Our Favorite Wheat Bread" is the ultimate homemade bread recipe for your kitchen. Made with a perfect blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, this loaf boasts a nutty, rich flavor enhanced by the sweetness of honey and the subtle depth of olive oil. Designed to be both beginner-friendly and full-flavored, the recipe takes you step-by-step through creating a tender dough that rises to perfection before baking to a golden-brown crust. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward techniques like kneading and proofing, this bread is ideal for sandwiches, toast, or as a standalone snack. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to bread-making, this recipe is your go-to for soft, satisfying wheat bread made fresh at home.
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 3.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and honey. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture, stirring to combine.
Gradually add the whole wheat flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the all-purpose flour until the dough becomes too stiff to mix with a spoon.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes, adding a little more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf with a towel and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size again.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the second rise.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and 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 |
209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 144 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.
