Vegan Classic Whole Wheat Bread

Total time3 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

There's something deeply satisfying about pulling a warm, golden loaf of homemade bread from the oven, and this one delivers on every level. Whole wheat flour gives the crumb a hearty, nutty character while the dough gets worked into a smooth, elastic ball through a proper hand or stand-mixer knead. A slow double rise builds structure and flavor, and shaping the dough into a tight log before it goes into the loaf pan sets you up for that classic domed top and even crumb. Once baked, the crust turns deep golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped — the real test that it's ready. Sliced thick for toast or sandwiches, it's a sturdy, wholesome loaf that fits easily into a vegan bread rotation. Let it cool fully before slicing so every piece holds its shape.

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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)
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2 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
3 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for kneading
1 ½ tsp fine salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.

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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