Ingredients for Honey Wheat Bread
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- Small Curd Cottage Cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey (for brushing)
- 1/4 cup (50g) shortening (vegetable or butter)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups (250g) whole wheat flour
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups (560-625g) all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons salt
- Dry Yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
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How to Make Honey Wheat Bread
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup (240ml) water, 8 ounces (225g) cottage cheese, 3 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 cup (50g) honey until hot and the cheese is melted.
- Stir in 1/4 cup (50g) shortening (vegetable or butter).
- Let the mixture cool until lukewarm (approximately 105-115°F). Stir in 1 large beaten egg.
- While the cottage cheese mixture cools, in a separate bowl, combine 2 packages (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast with 1/2 cup (120ml) warm water (105-115°F) and 2 teaspoons sugar.
- Stir until the yeast is dissolved and let stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add 2 cups (250g) whole wheat flour to the cooled cottage cheese mixture. Stir to combine.
- Add the dissolved yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir well.
- Gradually add 4 1/2 to 5 cups (560-625g) all-purpose flour, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a large, greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
- Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place in greased 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- Cover and let rise again until doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove loaves from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the bread is still warm, brush the tops with a mixture of 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 tablespoon honey for a soft, sweet crust.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
166 g
Sugar
302g
Fat
56g
Carbs
127g
