Homemade Honey Wheat Bread Recipe – with its natural sweetness from honey and the heartiness of whole wheat flour, it’s a delightful balance of flavor and nutrition. Yeast, honey, butter, salt, water, whole wheat flour, and white flour. Perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or as a versatile addition to your meals. Bake a batch and savor the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread.
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This Honey wheat bread is a flavor-packed delight that’s a true testament to the beauty of homemade baking. This bread, with its soft, slightly chewy texture and rich, wholesome taste, is a culinary masterpiece. The sweetness of honey adds a touch of natural sweetness, while the butter brings a hint of richness. What truly sets it apart is the combination of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, creating a balance of nutty, earthy flavors and a light, airy crumb. Each slice is a symphony of flavors, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoyed on its own with a smear of butter. Honey wheat bread embodies the essence of comfort food, offering a taste that’s both hearty and heartwarming, making it a beloved favorite for all occasions.
How to Make Honey Wheat Bread
This bread is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine active dry yeast, warm water, and honey. Let the yeast proof for 5 minutes. Add softened butter, salt, warm water, whole wheat flour, and all-purpose white flour to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Increase to medium speed and mix for 5 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until doubled in size.
Spray two 9-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. Punch down the dough. Divide the bread dough in half and shape it into loaves. Place dough in the prepared pans and let rise until doubled in size.
Bake bread in a preheated oven until golden brown. Remove the bread from the pans immediately. Cool the bread loaves to room temperature on a wire rack.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can make the dough by hand with a wooden spoon. Knead bread for 5 to 10 minutes before letting it rise.
- Can I use instant yeast? Yes. If using instant yeast, you can skip letting the yeast proof.
- Can I freeze Honey Whole Wheat Bread? Yes! Cool the bread completely and place the bread loaves in a ziplock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- Thaw and cut into slices.
- Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature.
What to Serve with Honey Wheat Bread
This whole wheat bread recipe is a staple at our house. I make a batch on Sunday for us to eat during the week. We love to toast slices for breakfast and slather them with honey butter or jam. It’s perfect for making hearty sandwiches, from classic favorites like turkey and cheese to more gourmet combinations with avocado, bacon, and lettuce.
This hearty bread makes wonderful French toast. It is a delectable combination of sweet and savory, perfect for drizzling with maple syrup, dusting with powdered sugar, or topping with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream. You can also tear it into chunks and serve it alongside soups or stews, using it as a comforting dipper. Whether you enjoy it as a wholesome accompaniment to meals or as the star of the show in various dishes, honey wheat bread is a versatile and delicious addition to any table.
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Honey Wheat Bread
Equipment:
- 2 Loaf Pan
Ingredients:
- 2 (0.25-oz) packages active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 2½ cups very warm water
- 4½ cups whole wheat flour
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine active dry yeast, warm water, and honey. Let the yeast proof for 5 minutes.
- Add softened butter, salt, warm water, whole wheat flour, and all-purpose white flour to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Increase to medium speed and mix for 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- Spray two 9-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- Punch down the dough. Divide the bread dough in half and shape it into loaves. Place dough in the prepared pans and let rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Bake bread for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the pans immediately. Cool the bread loaves to room temperature on a wire rack.
Notes:
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can make the dough by hand with a wooden spoon. Knead bread for 5 to 10 minutes before letting it rise.
- Can I use instant yeast? Yes. If using instant yeast, you can skip letting the yeast proof.
- Can I freeze Honey Whole Wheat Bread? Yes! Cool the bread completely and place the bread loaves in a ziplock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- Thaw and cut into slices.
- Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature.
Steph
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