Description
This Country Style Rustic Whole Wheat Bread is a hearty, flavorful loaf made with whole wheat flour and minimal ingredients. It’s a perfect everyday bread with a soft interior and crusty exterior, ideal for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying with butter.
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 – 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (about 100°F)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the olive oil, whole wheat flour, and salt. Begin mixing.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until the dough comes together and is slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Knead the dough by hand or in a mixer for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a round or oval loaf, and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet or into a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let the dough rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife, then bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute more whole wheat flour for a denser loaf, or more all-purpose flour for a lighter texture.
- For added flavor and nutrition, consider mixing in seeds like flax, sunflower, or chia.
- This bread freezes well—slice before freezing for convenience.
- Use a kitchen thermometer to check doneness—bread is done at around 190°F internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
