Description
This homemade Honey Wheat Bread is a delightful treat that’s perfect for sandwiches or toast. Made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, sweetened with honey, and enriched with olive oil, this bread is soft, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix ingredients: Stir in honey, olive oil, and salt. Add whole wheat flour and mix until combined.
- Add all-purpose flour: Gradually add all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise and shape: Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour, then shape into a loaf and let rise again in a pan.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
- Cool and slice: Let the bread cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a softer crust, brush the bread with melted butter after baking.
- You can substitute maple syrup or agave for honey.
- Bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
