Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of the oven, especially when you know exactly what went into it. Whole wheat flour brings a hearty, nutty flavor along with fiber and nutrients that are genuinely useful when your body is working hard to produce milk. Honey adds just a touch of natural sweetness, and the unsalted butter gives the crumb a soft, rich texture that makes every slice feel like a treat. The two-rise process takes a little patience, but it rewards you with a beautifully structured loaf that holds up to thick spreads, hearty sandwiches, or simply a generous smear of butter while it's still warm. Baking from scratch also means you can sidestep the long ingredient lists and preservatives that show up in many store-bought whole wheat breads. Brushing the top with melted butter right out of the oven gives the crust a gorgeous sheen and keeps it tender rather than tough. Let it cool fully before slicing and you'll get clean, even pieces that are just as good on day two as they are fresh from the rack.
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12 servings
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for kneading
- 1 ½ tsp fine salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl). Stir briefly and let stand for 5–10 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
- 2
Add the whole wheat flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook (or stir with a wooden spoon) until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.
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