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Honey Whole Wheat Bread on wooden cutting board

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

This Honey Whole Wheat Bread Recipe is one of my go-tos. It's perfect for sandwich bread loaves, mini loaves, or dinner rolls for any meal.
4.43 from 7 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 8 mini loaves
Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pkgs dry yeast
  • 3 c whole wheat flour
  • 5 – 6 cups unbleached flour
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 c milk scalded
  • ½ c 1 stick butter
  • 1/3 c honey
  • ½ c warm water
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • Melted butter to brush on tops

Instructions
 

Make Sponge

  • Dissolve the yeast in a small bowl or measuring cup with the warm water.
  • In saucepan, scald milk. Add butter and honey. Set aside and let cool to lukewarm.
  • Transfer to large mixing bowl or bowl of electric mixer. Add in the egg and yeast.
  • Now stir in the whole wheat flour, mixing well for 3 minutes.
  • Cover and let the sponge rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Bread Dough

  • After resting, stir in the salt and enough flour to come together in a ball.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured board to knead by hand. Or leave in the mixer and attach the dough hook.
  • Knead for about 5 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease the top.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 ½ hours.
  • Punch down dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Form each piece into a loaf.
  • Place each seam side down into a buttered bread pan.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes until the loaves are golden brown and thumping on the bottom produces a hollow sound.
  • Remove from pans onto a cooling rack. Brush with melted butter.
  • If making 2 regular sized loaves, bake at 375°F for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1loafCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
Keyword whole wheat bread, honey whole wheat bread
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