Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

4.50 from 4 votes

This easy homemade soft whole wheat bread recipe uses whole grains and honey to make a healthy, wholesome and delicious bread. These loaves are perfect for sandwiches, toast or soaking up every last bit of sauce or soup.

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Rising Time1 30

Total Time2 30

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Servings: loaves

Calories: 1360kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Whole Wheat Dough

3 cups water warm (95-110 degrees F)
1/4 cup sugar
1½ tablespoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt
7-8 cups whole wheat flour

To Top the Loaves

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons butter melted

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Instructions

Mix the Dough

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Mix well, then let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the yeast is frothy and bubbly.
Add the oil, honey, salt, and half of the wheat flour into the yeast mixture and mix on low using the dough hook until combined—about 1-2 minutes.
Continue adding one cup of flour at a time, then mixing on low speed, until the dough pulls away from the sides and looks smooth. Once you have added in all of the flour that you need, knead the dough on medium speed for about 3 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.

Shape

Grease three 8.5" x 4.5" bread pans with butter.
Once your dough has doubled, divide into 3 even pieces. Sprinkle flour on your counter, then very gently roll each portion into a roughly 8"x12" rectangle using a rolling pin (the shorter side of the rectangle should be about the length of your baking pans).
Starting at the shorter end, roll each rectangle up tightly, then pinch the end to seal the seam. To shape dough, tuck each of the ends under and place seam-side down into one of your prepared loaf pans. Repeat with the other two portions.
In a small bowl, add the egg and water and whisk. Brush a thin, even layer over the tops of each loaf of dough using a pastry brush, then let rise again until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.

Bake

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Once your loaves have doubled in size, bake all three at the same time for 28-30 minutes, or until golden brown (an instant-read thermometer should read 190-195 degrees F when inserted into the center of your loaves).
Remove from the oven and brush melted butter over the top of each loaf of bread. Let cool for about 10-15 minutes, then remove from the baking pans and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store your bread in an airtight plastic bag at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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