Description
Homemade Honey Wheat Bread is a nutritious and delicious option for your meals. It has a sweet flavor from honey and a hearty texture from whole wheat flour.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add honey, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually stir in the whole wheat flour and vital wheat gluten.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container.
- This bread can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust honey for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Honey Wheat Bread, Bread Recipe, Whole Wheat Bread