Easy 100% Whole Wheat Bread
This 100% whole wheat bread is foolproof for beginners. It makes a hearty, flavorful loaf with easy ingredients—perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Add 4 cups whole wheat flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix on low with the dough hook until just combined.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cover the bowl and let dough rest for 15 minutes to allow gluten to begin developing.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Knead dough on medium speed until smooth and elastic and the sides of the bowl are clean, about 7 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cover the bowl and let dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Let dough rise until it domes 1 inch above the rim of the pan, about 1 hour.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Remove loaf from the pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)