High Protein Honey Wheat Bread Recipe

This nostalgic recipe, unearthed from a mid-70s Women's Day magazine, delivers a surprisingly unsweet, high-protein loaf perfect for sandwiches! The honey adds a subtle sweetness, complemented by the nutty whole wheat flavor. Its soft, medium texture makes it a family favorite, especially with kids. Get ready to bake up a batch of this classic comfort food!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 215 mins

Calories 2250.4 kcal

Protein 142g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for High Protein Honey Wheat Bread

3 - 3 3/4 cups bread flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (120-130°F)
⅓ cup honey
Butter
2% Fat Cottage Cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup whole wheat flour
Quick Cooking Oats
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

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How to Make High Protein Honey Wheat Bread

Generously grease two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups bread flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast. Whisk well to combine.
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup warm water (120-130°F), ⅓ cup honey, and ¼ cup margarine until warm (butter does not need to be completely melted).
Add the warm liquid mixture, 1 cup cottage cheese, and 2 large eggs to the flour mixture.
Beat on low speed until just moistened, then beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup chopped nuts (optional), and enough additional bread flour (about ½ - ¾ cup) to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a large, greased bowl, turning to coat.
Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 90 minutes.
Gently punch down the dough. Divide it in half and shape into two loaves. Let rest, covered with an inverted bowl, for 10 minutes.
Place the loaves in the prepared pans.
Let rise again until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the loaves from the pans immediately and let them cool completely on a wire rack.