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Homemade honey wheat bread fresh out of the oven

Honey Wheat Bread

A soft and subtly sweet bread that transforms meals into something magical, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply with butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Side, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 to 1 1/8 cups Warm Water Essential for activating the yeast; aim for about 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Instant Yeast For incredible rise; if using active dry yeast, dissolve it in a tablespoon of water first.
  • 1/4 cup Flavorless Oil Avocado oil is ideal for its health benefits, but any neutral oil will work.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Use light-colored honey for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Nonfat Dry Milk Enhances flavor and richness.
  • 3 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour Keeps your bread hearty and nutritious.
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt Essential for flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the yeast to warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Combine the yeast mixture with oil, honey, dry milk, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Stir to mix well.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly oiled counter until smooth and elastic, which usually takes about 7 minutes.
  4. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
Baking
  1. Shape the risen dough into a rectangle matching the length of your loaf pan (approximately 9 by 8 inches). Roll it up from the long side and pinch the seam to seal.
  2. Place the dough seam-side down in the greased loaf pan and let it rise until it’s just above the rim of the pan.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the bread for 35 to 45 minutes; tent it with foil around the 20-minute mark, once golden brown.
  4. Transfer the baked loaf to a cooling rack. Allow it to cool before slicing.

Notes

Keep your bread at room temperature in a bread box or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. It stays fresh for up to 5 days. Slices can be frozen, tightly wrapped in plastic and aluminum foil. Thaw slices in the toaster or at room temperature for best results.