Name: Whole Wheat Bread
Prep time: 270 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 308 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Sponge:; 1 cup (240ml) water, warmed to about 110°F (43°C); 1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C); 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry or instant yeast (1 standard packet); 2 cups (260g) whole wheat flour(spooned & leveled); Dough:; 3 Tablespoons (63g) honey; 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar); 1 and 1/3 cups (173g) whole wheat flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt; optional oat topping: 1 beaten egg white + 1 Tablespoon whole oats

Prep Time

4h 30m

Cook Time

38m

Total Time

5h 8m

This whole wheat bread recipe yields a hearty and wholesome loaf, with a soft and tender interior. Made with whole wheat flour, honey, and a touch of butter, this bread is perfect for sandwiches or toasting. Top with oats for extra crunch.

Whole Wheat Bread

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Servings: 1

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Sponge

1 cup (240ml) water, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)

1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)

2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry or instant yeast (1 standard packet)

2 cups (260g) whole wheat flour(spooned & leveled)

Dough

3 Tablespoons (63g) honey

3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)

1 and 1/3 cups (173g) whole wheat flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed

1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt

optional oat topping: 1 beaten egg white + 1 Tablespoon whole oats

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

3,234kcal

161%
Fat

76g

3%
Saturated Fat

41g

2%
Carbohydrates

590g

29%
Fiber

54g

2%
Sugar

100g

5%
Protein

96g

4%
Cholesterol

157mg

7%
Sodium

2,391mg

119%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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