Almond Honey Whole Wheat Bread 1 1 2 Pound Recipe Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Honey Whole Wheat Bread 1 1 2 Pound Recipe

• Water
• Honey
• Margarine
• Bread Flour
• Whole Wheat Flour
• Slivered Almonds
• Salt
• Bread Machine Yeast

How to Make Almond Honey Whole Wheat Bread 1 1 2 Pound Recipe

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon honey. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add 1 large egg, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon almond extract to the yeast mixture. Whisk to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ cup almond flour.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
6. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
8. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in the prepared pan.
9. Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 minutes.
10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.