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Homemade Honey Wheat Bread

Soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for sandwiches—this homemade honey wheat bread is easy to make and full of wholesome flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rising Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey wheat bread
Servings: 2 loaves of bread
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water 105 to 115 degrees
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Add the yeast to a small bowl and add the warm water, honey and stir to dissolve.
  • Cover the bowl with a plate and set aside for about 5 minutes for it to proof. 
  • Mix in whole wheat flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Work all-purpose flour in gradually.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
  • When dough is smooth and elastic, place it in a well oiled bowl.
  • Turn it several times in the bowl to coat the surface of the dough, and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
  • Punch down the dough. Shape into two loaves, and place into two well greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise until dough has doubled in size again.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and when you tap the top of the bread you hear a hollow sound.
  • Allow to cool in pans for about 10 minutes then brush the top of each loaf with melted butter.
  • Turn the bread loaves out onto a cooling rack to finish cooling.

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Notes

Use a digital thermometer to make sure your water is between 105–115°F—this helps the yeast activate properly.
Don’t rush the rise. Let the dough double in size in a warm, draft-free spot. I like to set it near a sunny window or use my oven with the light on.
Cover with a towel or plate during the rise to keep the dough from drying out.
Brush the top with butter after baking for a soft, golden crust with extra flavor.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing to keep the texture light and airy—no squished slices!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g