5 from 6 votes
Basic Whole Wheat Bread
A basic recipe for fresh wheat bread that yields three loaves!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Rising Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
3
loaves
Calories:
1616 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups water 110 degrees F or 45 degrees C, warm
- 2 (.25 ounce) active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup honey divided
- 5 cups bread flour
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together warm water, yeast and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups bread flour and stir to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
- Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour.
- Flour a flat surface and knead the mixture with whole wheat flour until not too sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
- Punch down and divide into three loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of the loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter when done to prevent the crust from getting hard. Cool completely.
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Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS:
- STORAGE
- Nutritional information is for one whole loaf. Each loaf yields about 16 slices of bread.
- Yeast: Each package of yeast yields about 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast. Do not purchase rapid rise or instant yeast.
- Whole Wheat Flour – Look for flour that says “100% whole grain.”
- Honey – You can use another sweetener, if desired. Brown sugar, maple syrup or agave are good choices.
- Store in a sealed bag or container on the counter for up to 3 days. To freeze, tightly wrap the whole loaf (not sliced) with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1616kcal
(81%)
Carbohydrates
321g
(107%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
2445mg
(102%)
Potassium
928mg
(20%)
Fiber
25g
(100%)
Sugar
63g
(126%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 loaves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1616
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1616kcal | 81% |
| Carbohydrates | 321g | 107% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 2445mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 928mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.