A great-tasting whole wheat bread recipe, easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
- 2 packages active dry yeast , .25 ounce
- 0.67 cups honey , divided
- 5 cups bread flour
- 5 tablespoons butter , melted, divided
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 cups whole wheat flour , or more as needed
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey in a large bowl to dissolve.
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Add 5 cups bread flour, and stir to combine.
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Let sit for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
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Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, remaining 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour.
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Transfer dough to a floured work surface and gradually knead in remaining 2 cups whole wheat flour.
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Knead until dough starts to pull away from the work surface, adding more whole wheat flour if necessary; dough should be a bit tacky to the touch, but not too sticky.
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Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough.
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Cover with a dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans. Punch down the dough, and divide it into 3 loaves.
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Place in the prepared loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch, another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the risen loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown for 25 to 30 minutes, do not overbake.
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Lightly brush the tops of the loaves with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter when done to prevent crust from getting hard.
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Cool completely. Enjoy!
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