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Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

9 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

1 loaf (16 pieces)

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023
"I make this bread so often I have the recipe memorized. My kids love it for an after-school snack, but it’s great with soup, stew and more.” Nancy Brown - Dahinda, Illinois
Homemade Whole Wheat Bread
Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the brown sugar, butter, salt, whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky).
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spay. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 122 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.