Golden Wheat Bliss: Easy Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Basic Whole Wheat Bread Recipe 🍞

Overview:

This delightful Basic Whole Wheat Bread recipe is perfect for crafting your everyday sandwich loaves 🥪. With a total time of 3 hours and 40 minutes, including the rising time, you’ll soon have two hearty loaves ready to slice and enjoy! The blend of whole wheat flour, honey, and light olive oil creates a bread that’s not just tasty but also packed with nutrients. Dive into this simple yet rewarding baking adventure!

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Proof the Yeast:

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   • In a glass measuring cup, mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 1/4 cup warm water.
   • Add the active dry yeast to the mixture and set it aside until it bubbles up, usually around 5-10 minutes.
   • If you’re using instant yeast, feel free to skip this step and simply mix the yeast in with the dry ingredients later.

2. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, salt, honey, light olive oil, and vitamin C powder.
   • Add in 3 cups of the whole wheat flour along with the yeast mixture.
   • Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
   • Gradually add in as much of the remaining flour as you can stir in.

3. Knead the Dough:

   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface or board.
   • Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
   • Try not to add too much more flour than the 6 cups called for in the recipe.

4. First Rise:

   • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise until it doubles in size. This usually takes about 1-1/2 hours.

5. Shape the Loaves:

   • Once the dough has doubled, punch it down to release the air.
   • Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a loaf.

6. Second Rise:

   • Place the shaped loaves into oiled bread pans.
   • Cover the pans and let the dough rise again until doubled in size.

7. Bake to Perfection:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake the loaves for 35 to 45 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
   • Once done, carefully turn the loaves out of the pans and let them cool on a wire rack.

8. Enjoy the Fresh Bread:

   • Slice into these warm, homemade loaves and savor the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread 🤤.

Tips and Variations:

• For a lighter texture, you can use a mix of 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 unbleached flour.
• Avoid adding too much flour during kneading, as it can make the bread dense.
• Experiment with adding seeds or nuts to the dough for extra flavor and texture.

Now, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s bake some wholesome goodness! 🌾🍞