Homemade Honey Whole Grain Loaf

Name: Homemade Honey Whole Grain Loaf
Total time: 170 min
Ingredients: 710 ml warm water (45 degrees C); 14 grams active dry yeast; 160 ml honey, divided; 600 grams bread flour; 75 grams butter, melted, divided; 15 ml salt; 480 grams whole wheat flour, or more as needed

Indulge in the delightful combination of honey and whole wheat with this homemade bread recipe. The rich flavor, hearty texture, and inviting aroma will make every bite a true pleasure.

170 min

easy

134kcal

calories

26g

carbohydrates

4mg

cholesterol

fat

fiber

protein

saturated fat

207mg

sodium

sugar

unsaturated fat

Side Dish Lunch American

Ingredients

710 ml warm water (45 degrees C)

14 grams active dry yeast

160 ml honey, divided

600 grams bread flour

75 grams butter, melted, divided

15 ml salt

480 grams whole wheat flour, or more as needed

Directions

Step 1

Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 80 ml honey until the yeast is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Add the bread flour and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Allow the mixture to sit for 30 minutes, or until it becomes big and bubbly.

Step 5

Stir in 45 grams of melted butter, the remaining 80 ml honey, and the salt. Then, mix in 240 grams of whole wheat flour.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and gradually knead in the remaining 240 grams of whole wheat flour.

Step 7

Knead the dough until it starts to pull away from the work surface, adding more whole wheat flour if necessary. The dough should be slightly tacky to the touch, but not too sticky.

Step 8

Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it once to coat the surface.

Step 9

Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, which should take 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 10

Grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans. Punch down the dough, then divide it into 3 equal portions and place them in the prepared loaf pans.

Step 11

Allow the dough to rise in the pans until it has topped the pans by one inch, another 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C. Bake the risen loaves until they turn a beautiful golden brown, which should take about 25 to 30 minutes. Be careful not to overbake.

Step 13

Once done, lightly brush the tops of the loaves with the remaining 30 grams of melted butter to prevent the crust from becoming too hard.

Step 14

Allow the loaves to cool completely before slicing and enjoying.