Tree Nut Free Classic Whole Wheat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, hearty 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 there is no guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility warnings that can make store-bought loaves stressful. The honey gives the crust a subtle sweetness and helps the yeast bloom beautifully, while the butter brushed on at the end adds a glossy, rich finish that makes the first slice almost impossible to resist. Whole wheat flour brings a nutty depth and a slightly chewy crumb that white sandwich bread just cannot match. The two-rise method takes a little patience, but it rewards you with a loaf that has real structure and flavor — sturdy enough for a thick sandwich yet tender enough to eat plain. Once you have made this at home, it is genuinely hard to go back to anything wrapped in plastic at the grocery store.
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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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