Print

Honey Whole Wheat Bread

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Simple whole wheat bread that is light and delicious. Vital wheat gluten, and dough enhancer are optional.

Ingredients

Scale

3 1/2 cups Hot Water

1/3 cup Canola Oil

6+ cups Wheat Flour (fresh milled preferred)

1/2 cup Honey

1 1/2 Tbsp Salt

1 1/2 Tbsp Instant Yeast

1 Tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten (optional)

1 Tbsp Dough Enhancer (optional)

Instructions

In Bosch mixer with dough hook attachment-

Mix water, oil, honey, salt, 2 cups flour, and yeast

Mix until flour is mixed in. Cover with lid and let sit for 10-20 minutes (optional but helps with texture)

Continue to add flour until dough pulls away from the sides. After 4 cups (total) have been added, add 1/2 of a cup at a time, and 1/4 cup-2 Tbsp at a time as dough gets closer to the right texture. You want dough to stick to your fingers just a little. This dough WILL NOT have the same texture as white bread. As it kneads the gluten will develop and become soft and stretchy.

Knead dough on medium speed for 8-10 minutes (with lids on). Leave in Bosch and let raise til double, up to an hour. Spray counter with cooking spray and place dough on it. Divide into 3 portions (use a food scale if needed) and form into loaves.

Place loaves in 3 greased bread pans and cover. I prefer to cover with plastic food covers (like shower caps) for bread to stay more moist. Can also cover with dish towel.

Let raise until double (approx 30 minutes)…the length of time will be determined by the temperature in your kitchen***.  Pre heat oven to 350° before placing bread in. Bake for 30 minutes or until bread reaches 190° tested with a food thermometer. Butter tops of hot bread (to soften crust & add flavor).

***If your kitchen is on the cool side, use proofing mat, or preheat oven to 165, turn oven OFF, and place covered bread pans in oven to raise. Watch closely so the bread does not over proof. Remove pans from oven before pre heating oven to 350°

Notes

For easier slicing, especially when hot, use an electric knife.

To prevent butter from bubbling on tops of bread, let cool slightly before buttering.

Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes