Best Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Name: Best Whole Wheat Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups milk, scalded; ½ cup honey; ⅔ cup warm water (about 110 degrees); 3 packets yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup molasses; 2 tablespoons salt; ¾ cup vital wheat gluten; 18 -20 cups whole wheat flour

Servings: persons

8 cups milk, scalded
½ cup honey
⅔ cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
3 packets yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup olive oil
½ cup molasses
2 tablespoons salt
¾ cup vital wheat gluten
18 -20 cups whole wheat flour

1
Scald milk in a large pot.
2
Remove milk from heat and dissolve 1/2 cup honey into it.
3
While milk is cooling to room temperature, soften yeast in water with 1 Tablespoon of sugar.
4
Add milk to yeast mixture and then add the remaining ingredients except for 3-4 cups of flour.
5
Add enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
6
Beat or knead vigorously for at least 15 minutes.
7
Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 11/2-2 hours.
8
Punch down and form in to 5 loaves (I like'em big!
9
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Let rise in greased bread pans until double, about 11/2-2 hours.
11
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
12
Cover with foil and bake another 10 minutes.
13
Note: for extra fun, add soaked cracked wheat, oatmeal, etc.
14
I also use 100% home ground wheat in this and it works great!

2200

kcal

Calories

Fat

377

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups milk, scalded, ½ cup honey, ⅔ cup warm water (about 110 degrees), 3 packets yeast, and more.

Yes, Best Whole Wheat Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Whole Wheat Bread

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