Easy Whole Wheat Bread

By nekmor

The great taste of honey whole wheat can be ready with only 20 minutes of prep! My family loves it and it's one of my most requested breads.

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 tbs PLUS 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup honey
• 3 1/3 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2/3 cup honey
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 1/3 cups whole wheat flour

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, salt and honey; stir to combine. Let set for 15-20 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
2.Combine and blend flours, set aside.
3.When yeast and water mixture is ready, (with dough mixer on speed 1) mix in melted butter and add flour 1 cup at a time.
4. When dough begins to thicken increase speed to 2 and knead until not real sticky - just cleans the mixing bowl, but still sticky to touch. Add additional bread flour if necessary.
5. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
6.Punch down, and divide into 2 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
4.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.