Best Homemade One Hour Whole Wheat Bread
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Best Homemade One Hour Whole Wheat Bread
Description
Best Homemade One Hour Whole Wheat Bread combines whole wheat flour with honey and oil to create a hearty loaf. The bread dough is proofed briefly in warm water with yeast, then kneaded thoroughly to develop structure. After shaping into loaves, it rises quickly in a warmed oven, cutting down traditional bread rise time. Baking at 350 degrees results in a crust that's golden without being overly hard, with a tender crumb inside. Butter is spread on warm loaves, enhancing moisture and richness.
The texture balances sturdiness and softness, making it suitable for sandwiches or toast. The slight sweetness from honey complements the whole wheat flavor without overwhelming it. This bread can be enjoyed freshly baked or frozen for future meals.
If desired, spread with additional jam or honey for a simple breakfast or snack. The recipe calls for a mash of whole wheat flour but allows substitution of half with white flour for a lighter crumb. Bread pans are sprayed with nonstick spray to prevent sticking, and shaping with oiled hands helps create smooth loaves. Cooling before slicing ensures cleaner cuts and better texture.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups water approximately 110 degrees, warm
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil plus a little extra for hands, generic cooking oil
- 7 1/2 cups whole wheat flour may use half whole wheat/half white flour
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- butter to spread on top of bread
Instructions
- Heat oven to warm about 200 degrees.
- Place warm water in large mixing bowl. Add yeast and stir. Stir in honey and let proof (start to form a creamy foam) for 5 minutes.
- Add oil, flour, and salt. Begin by adding 7 cups of flour. Start to mix using the dough hook. Add remaining 1/2 cup of flour until dough pulls away from sides of mixing bowl. Using Bosch or Kitchenaid, knead for 10 minutes at medium-high speed. If you don't own a stand mixer, you can knead by hand.
- Place a little oil on hands and shape into two bread loaves. Spray loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Put pans in a warm oven to let rise until double -- about 20 minutes.
- Once bread has raised, turn oven to 350 degrees. Leave bread in oven and set timer for 25 minutes.
- Check bread to see if it is golden brown. Once bread is done, remove from oven and spread butter all over warm loaves. Let cool for several minutes before removing from pan.
- Spread butter and jam or honey on warm bread.
- May freeze bread or eat within 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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