Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Simple, golden, and made with a blend of soft and hard white wheat. This loaf is soft enough for sandwiches but hearty enough to stand on its own with a little butter.

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Prep time: ~20–25 minutes
Servings: 12-16 Slices

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1¾ cups whole wheat flour (½ soft white wheat / ½ hard white wheat)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine warm water, honey, and yeast. Stir and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. (This can also be done by hand in a large bowl.)
  • Add canola oil, all-purpose flour, 1 cup of the whole wheat flour, and sea salt. Mix on low, increasing to medium-high, until combined.
  • Slowly add the remaining whole wheat flour, ¼ cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
  • Once the dough pulls away from the sides and is just slightly tacky, transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled — about 1–2 hours.
  • Punch down the dough and transfer to a greased 9×5" loaf pan. Cover and let rise again until the dough reaches the top of the pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. If browning too fast, tent with foil and move to a lower rack.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then release the edges with a knife and turn out. Serve warm or let cool completely.

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