Description
Simple Honey Wheat Bread is a delightful and nourishing addition to your meals, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a comforting side dish. This easy recipe blends whole wheat flour with bread flour, offering a balance of nutrition and flavor that everyone will love. The subtle sweetness from honey enhances the bread’s earthy texture, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Enjoy this versatile loaf fresh, toasted with butter, or alongside your favorite soup—it’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm milk (110-115°F)
- 1–1/2 Tbsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2–1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour
- 3 Tbsp shortening (preferably butter-flavored)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 Tbsp salt
- Egg wash: 1 egg whisked with 1 Tbsp water
Instructions
- In a mixer bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add warm water, whole wheat flour, 3 cups of bread flour, shortening, honey, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Knead on low speed for about 2 minutes; gradually add more bread flour until the dough is soft but slightly tacky.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and a towel; let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
- Shape the risen dough into two loaves and place in greased pans. Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush loaves with egg wash and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (43g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg