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Simple Whole Wheat Bread

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PREP TIME
40 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
230 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Simple Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, or more as needed, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1
Combine the warm water, honey, and yeast in a stand-mixer bowl, stirring until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbly. This process should take around 5 minutes to achieve the desired consistency.
2
Next, add half of the whole wheat flour and incorporate it with the olive oil and salt using a spatula or wooden spoon. Allow this mixture to sit for 1-2 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld together.
3
Switch to a dough hook attachment on low speed and gradually add the remaining whole wheat flour, increasing the speed as needed. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth and free from sticking to the sides of the bowl, taking around 7 minutes to complete.
4
Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rest for 15 minutes, allowing it to relax and become more pliable.
5
While the dough is resting, prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper and dusting a work surface with flour. This will help prevent the dough from sticking.
6
Once you're ready, place the dough onto the floured work surface and shape it into a loaf. If necessary, add more flour to help the dough hold its shape.
7
Carefully place the shaped loaf into the prepared loaf pan and let it sit in a warm, draft-free area until it has risen above the top of the pan. This should take around 1 hour, depending on the temperature and yeast activity.
8
Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). This will ensure that the loaf is baked to perfection.
9
Once the oven is preheated, bake the loaf for 35 minutes or until the top sounds hollow when tapped. Remove it from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before carefully removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack.
10
Finally, let the loaf cool for an additional hour before slicing. If you slice it too soon, it may feel doughy and underbaked.