Hazelnut 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, domed loaf out of the oven and knowing exactly what went into it. This whole wheat bread is built on a short, honest ingredient list — warm water, yeast, honey, flour, salt, and butter — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in the mix. Store-bought whole wheat loaves can be a minefield for anyone avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and added "natural flavors" make even simple bread feel risky. Making it yourself eliminates all of that guesswork entirely. The honey gives the crumb a subtle sweetness that plays beautifully against the nutty depth of the whole wheat flour, and a final brush of melted butter over the hot crust takes it somewhere truly special. Kneading the dough until it's smooth and elastic is the real secret to that tight, sliceable crumb that holds up to sandwiches without falling apart. Let it cool fully before you cut in — if you can manage it — and you'll be rewarded with a loaf that tastes like it came from a serious bakery.

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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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