Traditional Wheat Bread Recipe

This recipe, inspired by Taste of Home's quick cooking, creates incredibly soft and flavorful wheat bread, perfect for buttering and toasting! Experience the irresistible taste of homemade goodness with this easy-to-follow recipe. Get ready to enjoy perfectly golden-brown loaves, warm from the oven.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 160 mins

Calories 77.7 kcal

Protein 4g

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Ingredients for Traditional Wheat Bread

2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Active Dry Yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
All Purpose Flour

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How to Make Traditional Wheat Bread

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups bread flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat until the mixture reaches 120-130°F (49-54°C).
Add the warm milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
Beat in 1 large egg until the dough is smooth.
Gradually stir in the remaining 1 cup whole wheat flour and enough of the remaining bread flour (about 1/2 - 3/4 cup) to form a stiff dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough to release the air.
Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Divide the dough into three equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a loaf.
Place the loaves in three greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans.
Cover the pans with plastic wrap and let the loaves rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if the tops brown too quickly.
Remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Traditional Wheat Bread?

Traditional Wheat Bread takes about 185 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 160 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Traditional Wheat Bread?

Traditional Wheat Bread has approximately 77.7 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Traditional Wheat Bread?

The key ingredients for Traditional Wheat Bread are Bread Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Active Dry Yeast, Salt, Milk, Water. See the full list with measurements above.