Classic Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Name: Classic Whole Wheat Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour; 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon salt; 2-1/2 cups buttermilk; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; Melted butter

Servings: persons

3 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
2-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

1
In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, oats, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the buttermilk, butter, honey and molasses to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a medium stiff dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down; let rest for 20 minutes. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter. Cool.

1469

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups whole wheat flour, 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats, 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Classic Whole Wheat Bread falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Whole Wheat Bread

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