Name: Easy Whole Wheat Bread
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Ingredients: 3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 2/3 cup honey, divided; 5 cups bread flour; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Easy Whole Wheat Bread

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This is a simple version of the classic whole wheat bread recipe—the perfect pairing with a bowl of soup, as the base for your favorite sandwich, or simply toasted with butter and jam.

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: Serves 36 (3 loaves) 1x
Category: Bakery

Ingredients

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3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2/3 cup honey, divided
5 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon salt
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Stir the yeast with the honey and water. Add 5 cups white bread flour and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky—just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
Punch down and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by 1 inch.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/easy-whole-wheat-bread/