Whole Wheat Bread

This homemade whole wheat bread is soft, fluffy, and packed with fiber and essential nutrients. Made from whole grains, it offers a hearty texture and rich flavor. This loaf is ideal for sandwiches and toast. It is much quicker and easier than you would think!

Ingreadient

• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 ½ tsp salt

Step by step

• First, in a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and honey. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
• Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and salt.
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or a dough whisk until a rough dough forms.
• Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
• Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
• Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf.
• Place the shaped loaf into a greased loaf pan and cover it with the kitchen towel. Let it rise for another 30 to 45 minutes, or until it rises above the edges of the pan.
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
• Finally, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.