Honey Whole Wheat Bread
This Honey Whole Wheat Bread is soft, chewy, and has the most irresistible buttery crust. With detailed step-by-step photos, helpful tips, and clear instructions, you’ll have everything you need to make it perfectly!
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In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk and water. Sprinkle yeast over the liquids, then sprinkle sugar on top. Whisk together briefly and let stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy. If no foam forms, you’ll need to start again (either yeast is too old or liquid too warm).
Pour honey into the yeast mixture and add whole wheat flour. Use the beater attachment to stir until just combined. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes.
While the mixture sits, melt butter and let it cool to room temperature. Stir salt into butter. Set aside.
After 10 minutes, switch to the dough hook. Gradually add 4 cups of bread or all-purpose flour. Add the butter and salt mixture, using a spatula to scrape it all into the dough. Mix on low (speed 2) until the dough comes together around the hook (about 2–3 minutes). If the dough sticks to the bowl, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 1/2 cup extra, until it gathers around the hook.
Once dough has gathered around hook, increase speed to medium (speed 4–6) and knead for 10 minutes. Keep an eye on your mixer—it may move. If kneading by hand, knead for about 10–12 minutes.
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Note 1: You can use either bread flour or all-purpose flour. Add flour slowly—humidity, altitude, and how you measure the flour can affect how much you need. The dough should be slightly sticky but not dry.
Note 2: To shape the dough, either roll it out with a rolling pin and roll into a cylinder, or shape it by hand. If the dough is difficult to work with, let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
Storage: Keep this bread at room temperature in an airtight plastic bag in a cool, dry place for 2–3 days. Avoid the fridge as it makes the bread stale. Freeze the bread for up to 3 months.
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Can it be made with double the water and no milk?
My first loaves of bread I've ever made. Turned out perfectly. Thank you for the recipe. ❤️
I tried it and were amazing!! Thank you for your delicious recipe!
The best honey whole wheat I have ever made and tasted. Thank you!!
I love this recipe! What is the best way to bake one loaf and save one for later? Bake them at the same time? Or save the dough and bake later?
Made this for the first time. Eager to cut into it! Recipe was easy and to the point. I do agree with everyone else that this will heat up your kitchen aid. I think it’s just the toughness of the dough.
Thank you for posting this. My kitchenaid also couldn’t handle it. I will keep it in low for next time!
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