HOMEMADE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

185 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add warm water, warm milk, and active yeast to the bowl of a mixer.
  2. 2Add 2 cups of whole wheat flour and mix until combined.
  3. 3Allow the mixture to rest for 60-90 minutes, covered with a towel.
  4. 4Add honey, unsalted butter, lemon juice, the remaining 1 1/3 cups of whole wheat flour, and salt.
  5. 5Mix with a dough hook or wooden spatula until the dough starts to form.
  6. 6Knead the dough or beat with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes.
  7. 7Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a towel to rise for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
  8. 8Punch the dough down and turn it out onto a floured surface.
  9. 9Roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 8x15 inches.
  10. 10Roll the dough up into a log and place it in an oiled loaf pan.
  11. 11Cover with a towel and allow it to rise again until it is about an inch above the top of the pan.
  12. 12Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  13. 13Place the loaf on a lower rack in the preheated oven.
  14. 14Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 0.33 cup warm milk
  • 1 packet active yeast
  • 2.25 tsp active yeast
  • 2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1.33 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Dough should be soft and slightly sticky after mixing the remaining ingredients.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown or the internal temperature reaches around 195/200 degrees.
  • Store at room temperature for up to a week.