Easy Homemade Whole Wheat Bread
Easy Homemade Whole Wheat Bread is a delightful way to fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of freshly baked bread. This simple recipe combines wholesome ingredients to create a soft, hearty loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches or enjoyed warm with butter. Embrace your inner baker and experience the joy of making bread from scratch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole wheat flour (360g)
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water (360ml)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 2 tbsp honey (42g)
- 1 tsp salt (6g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and honey. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about five minutes until frothy.
- 2. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until combined.
- 3. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about ten minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4. Let it rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about one hour or until doubled in size.
- 5. Shape and second rise: Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf or rolls, place it in a greased pan, cover again, and let rise for another thirty minutes.
- 6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 127mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg