Cinnamon 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, hearty loaf out of the oven, and this whole wheat version delivers exactly that kind of wholesome reward. Made with just a handful of pantry staples — whole wheat flour, honey, butter, yeast, salt, and water — it is refreshingly straightforward and completely free of any spice additions that could cause a problem. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, store-bought whole wheat breads can be a minefield, since many commercial loaves sneak in warming spices or are produced on shared lines with spiced products. Baking this one at home puts you fully in control of every ingredient that goes into the dough. The honey adds just a whisper of natural sweetness, while the butter gives the crust a gorgeous, glossy finish that makes it nearly impossible to wait the full cooling hour before slicing. It toasts beautifully, holds up to a hearty sandwich, and has that dense, nutty chew that only whole wheat can deliver. Once you have a loaf like this in your kitchen, reaching for the store-bought bag starts to feel like a step backward.

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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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