Wheat Bread
You all know I love to bake bread.
I’m always looking for new recipes to try.
Plain old white bread gets boring.
When I found this recipe over at Oly Momma’s blog. I knew I had to try it. Her husband usually makes it.
No offence to men in the kitchen but you know it’s probably an easy recipe. And it is.
This bread was full of flavor without being overpowering. It’s also a very dense bread so you can slice it thin.
My son loved this bread. I don’t think he even realized it was supposed to be healthy for him. He ate most of the loaf in 2 days.
Wheat Bread
adapted from Oly Momma
Wheat Bread
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- Either on the stove or in the microwave, warm up the water, butter, brown sugar and salt to 110-115 degrees. make sure butter is melted.
- In mixing bowl combine 2 cups flour (either one) and yeast. Pour water mixture into flour mixture. With Paddle attachment, mix until combined.
- Switch to dough hook and add flour 1/2 cup at a time. until dough becomes a ball and is smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a light cloth. Let rise until doubled in size, about 90 minutes.
- Gently punch down dough and remove from bowl. Let dough rest for 10 minutes then form into loaf shape.
- Place in greased loaf pan. Cover loosely with greased (I used spray) plastic wrap. Let rise for another 30 minutes, until loaf is risen about 1 inch above rim of pan.
- Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 30 minutes, then cover top with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let cool in pan for 30 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
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Kathy says
This looks so good. I have been looking for a good wheat bread recipe. Thanks.
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Hope you get a chance to try it Kathy.
mjmccoy64 says
recipe looks great, will try it today!! But some of us men are real good in the kitchen. My grandaughter would prefer that I cook instead of nana. Said they don’t like things burnt. LOL!!!
Love your site!
Joan@chocolateandmore says
LOL, no offence meant to the men that like to cook, It really shouldn’t matter, man or woman, it’s a skill everyone should try to master at least the basics of. My son loves to be in the kitchen with me, I’m just not allowed to blog about it. Teenagers, hehe.
So glad you stopped in, come back often!
Jill | Dulce Dough says
What a gorgeous loaf of bread! Looks perfect!
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Thanks Jill!
Kara at Petals to Picots says
There’s nothing better than homemade bread! Thanks for sharing at my party! Have a great weekend 🙂
Joan@chocolateandmore says
I love the smell of bread baking, nothing better!
Hari Chandana says
Omg. .looks absolutely perfect and awesome.. gr8 job dear !!
Indian Cuisine
Joan@chocolateandmore says
thanks so much Hari, hugs!
love2dine says
Thats very creative with the simple illustration
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Thank you!
YummyInspirations says
What a great breakfast recipe! I’d love you to link up this post at Breakfast Ideas Mondays – https://www.yummyinspirations.net/2012/05/breakfast-ideas-mondays-3.html
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Thank you, I’ll be sure to pop in!
Alyssa says
looks yummy! I need a new recipe, will be trying this asap.
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Thanks, we really liked this bread!
Debi says
I will definitely be trying this! I love wheat bread! Thank you so much for linking up this delicious recipe on Thursday’s Treasures Week 32. <3 and hugs sweetie!
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Debi, you are so sweet, and this really is a great bread, we’ve made it 3 times now.
Six Sisters says
This wheat bread looks so good. What a perfect loaf! Thanks for sharing this yummy bread recipe with us! We’re so glad you joined us for “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Thanks and come back soon!! -The Sisters
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Thanks ladies, and I love your parties so I’ll see you next Saturday!
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
I’ve tried a couple of wheat bread recipes, but none that looked this divine! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Lisa, we really enjoyed the flavor of this bread, thanks!
Kelli says
Hello. This bread looks awesome! I’m new to making bread so I was wondering how long do I let the bread mix with the dough hook? It was pretty sticky feeling but I let it keep going. Seems better now. Just like a rough estimate of time! Thanks
Joan Hayes says
Once your dough is all combined, you want to knead the dough with the dough hook for about 8-10 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, not forming a ball, add some more flour, a few tablespoons at a time until dough is more elastic.