This 100% whole wheat bread is foolproof for beginners. It makes a hearty, flavorful loaf with easy ingredients—perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Preparation Time
40 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Calories
140 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add 4 cups whole wheat flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix on low with the dough hook until just combined.
Step 3
Cover the bowl and let dough rest for 15 minutes to allow gluten to begin developing.
Step 4
Knead dough on medium speed until smooth and elastic and the sides of the bowl are clean, about 7 minutes.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and let dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 6
Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a loaf, and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
Step 7
Let dough rise until it domes 1 inch above the rim of the pan, about 1 hour.
Step 8
Remove loaf from the pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Step 9
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake loaf in the preheated oven until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 40 to 45 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
0.75 teaspoon active dry yeast
1.75 cups warm water
3.5 cups whole wheat flour, or more as needed, divided
