Ginger Free Classic Whole Wheat Bread

Total time3 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

4.5

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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 ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — whole wheat flour, honey, butter, yeast, salt, and water — with absolutely nothing that could sneak in unwanted spice or root extracts. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, store-bought whole grain breads can be a minefield, since many commercial loaves include spice blends or "natural flavors" that aren't always transparent on the label. Baking your own means you control every single thing that goes into it, full stop. The honey gives the crumb a gentle sweetness, while the butter brushed over the top at the end creates a soft, glossy crust that makes it almost impossible to wait the full cooling hour before slicing. A double rise gives the loaf real structure and depth of flavor, so this isn't just a safe option — it's genuinely a great loaf of bread. Thick slices with a little extra butter or your favorite jam are all this needs.

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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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