MSG Free Classic Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf out of the oven knowing exactly what went into it. Store-bought bread is one of the sneakiest sources of hidden additives, with flavor enhancers and preservatives tucked into ingredient lists that most people never read twice. This recipe keeps things refreshingly clean — just whole wheat flour, water, honey, yeast, salt, and butter, with nothing extra needed to coax out incredible flavor. The honey feeds the yeast and adds a gentle natural sweetness, while the butter gets brushed over the crust at the end for a finish that is rich and glossy without any shortcuts. Two slow rises give the loaf real depth and a satisfying chew that packaged bread simply cannot replicate. Whether you slice it thick for sandwiches or toast it until the edges go crisp, this is the kind of wholesome, honest bread that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine.
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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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