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Soft and Fluffy Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

A close-up of a freshly baked whole wheat bread loaf, sliced to show its airy crumb, resting on a wooden board.
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Leo shares his easy recipe for a soft, hearty whole wheat bread loaf that is perfect for sandwiches or toast. You will bake bakery-quality bread right in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This shows the yeast is active.
  2. Stir the melted butter and salt into the yeast mixture.
  3. Add the whole wheat flour gradually, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Add the all-purpose flour slowly, mixing until the dough comes together. You might not need all the all-purpose flour.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  6. Lightly grease a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel.
  7. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. This long rise time develops great flavor.
  8. Gently punch down the risen dough. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  9. Cover the loaf pan loosely and let the dough rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until it has nearly doubled. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 15 minutes of this second rise.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
  11. Remove the bread from the pan immediately and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a softer crust, brush the top of the loaf with a little melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.
  • If you want a slightly sweeter loaf for toast, increase the honey to 1/3 cup.
  • This recipe is excellent for beginners learning to bake homemade bread.

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