Chestnut Free Classic Whole Wheat Bread

Total time3 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

4.5

(9)

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of the oven, and this whole wheat version delivers that experience in the most wholesome way possible. The dough comes together with just a handful of pantry staples — whole wheat flour, honey, butter, yeast, salt, and water — so you always know exactly what's going into every slice. That simplicity is a genuine advantage when you're navigating a nut allergy or sensitivity, since store-bought breads can hide unexpected ingredients in their enrichments, coatings, or shared production lines. Here, there's nothing to second-guess. The honey adds a gentle natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the earthy depth of the whole wheat flour, while the butter gives the crumb a tender, rich quality that makes each slice feel like a treat. A final brush of melted butter over the hot crust takes it from great to genuinely irresistible. Slice it thick for sandwiches, toast it for breakfast, or just tear into it warm — this is the kind of bread that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine.

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Ingredients

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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