Description
Experience the joy of baking with this Simple Honey Wheat Bread recipe, where wholesome ingredients combine to create a soft and flavorful loaf. This bread strikes the perfect balance between whole wheat and bread flour, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of honey. Ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered in butter, this delightful bread is a fantastic addition to your kitchen repertoire. It’s easy to make, nutritious, and budget-friendly—perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting family gatherings or enjoying quiet mornings at home, this recipe will quickly become a beloved staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm milk (110-115°F)
- 1.5 Tbsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup warm water
- 2.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 to 3.5 cups bread flour (or all-purpose)
- 3 Tbsp shortening (butter flavored preferred)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 Tbsp salt
- Egg wash: 1 egg whisked with 1 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk with yeast and sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Combine the activated yeast mixture with warm water, whole wheat flour, 3 cups of bread flour, shortening, honey, and salt.
- Knead using a stand mixer on low speed for about 4 minutes until dough is soft and slightly tacky.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into two loaves and place them in greased pans; allow them to rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush loaves with egg wash before baking for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg