This simple and healthy Whole Wheat Bread is absolutely delicious. It slices nicely, making it perfect for sandwiches. It has a light and subtle honey flavour, with a chewy texture. I highly recommend this recipe to whoever is looking for a healthy, whole wheat bread recipe. You’re gonna love it!
This super simple and healthy whole wheat bread uses everyday ingredients you probably already have in your home. Perfect for a beginner bread maker, but will impress the more seasoned baker as well.
You will need:
- 2 ½ tsp RapidRise yeast (1 package)
- ¼ cup + 1 cup very warm water (temperature should be around 110ºC)
- 1 tsp honey + ¼ cup
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 – 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Let’s start making some Whole Wheat Bread!
1. Start by proofing the yeast. Even though RapidRise yeast is usually combined with the flour mixture, you can also activate it before adding it to your ingredients. It’s an easy way of making sure your yeast is alive before you start baking with it.
2. Combine 2 ¼ tsp of RapidRise yeast with ¼ cup of warm water (110ºC), and ½ tsp of honey in a small bowl. Give it a little stir and let it sit until you start to see it bubble.
3. While the yeast is proofing, combine 3 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tbsp of melted butter, ¼ cup of honey and 1 cup of warm water in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
4. Add the proofed yeast and begin to mix slowly. Once the mixture is combined, continue to knead for 5 minutes, using the dough hook attachment. The dough will be sticky, but you should be able to pull it out and roll it into a little ball. If it is too sticky, add a little extra flour.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. I like to use the oven sometimes with just the light on. It gives it a warm space to rise evenly. Just make sure not to turn on the oven while it’s proofing.
6. Shape dough for the loaf pan, by rolling it and tucking the ends under. Coat the loaf pan with some cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
7. Pre-heat oven to 375º. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Brush the top with butter during the last 5 minutes of baking if desired. I highly recommend it. It softens the top crust and gives it a warm buttery taste. So yummy.
9. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Simple and Healthy Whole Wheat Bread
Course: BreadCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy12
servings2
hours25
minutesSimple and Healthy Whole Wheat Bread with a light and subtle honey flavour, and a chewy texture. Perfect for sandwiches and spreads. So easy to make!
Ingredients
1 package or 2 1/4 tsp of RapidRise yeast
1 1/4 cup very warm water divided
1/4 cup + 1 tsp honey
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp salt
3-3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Directions
- Combine 1/4 cup of warm water, yeast, and 1/2 tsp of the honey in a small bowl. Give it a quick stir and let it proof.
- In a stand mixer, fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine the whole wheat flour, salt, melted butter, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1 cup of warm water
- Add the proofed yeast and begin to mix slowly. Once the mixture is combined, continue to knead for 5 minutes, using the dough hook attachment. The dough will be sticky, but you should be able to pull it out and roll it into a little ball. If it is too sticky for that, add a little extra flour.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size
- Shape dough for the loaf pan by rolling it and tucking the ends under. Coat the loaf pan with some cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes
- Pre-heat oven to 375º. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Brush the top with butter during the last 5 minutes of baking if desired.
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
