Slightly Sweet but Very Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Name: Slightly Sweet but Very Simple Whole Wheat Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups warm water; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup honey; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 -2 tablespoon soy lecithin (optional); ½ teaspoon gluten (optional); 5 ½ cups freshly milled flour (I like 3 parts red wheat to 1 part white wheat); ½ cup freshly ground flax seed (optional); 1 tablespoon whole millet (optional); 1 tablespoon roasted sunflower seeds (optional); 1 tablespoon poppy seed (optional); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional); 3 ½ teaspoons instant yeast

Servings: persons

2 cups warm water
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup honey
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 -2 tablespoon soy lecithin (optional)
½ teaspoon gluten (optional)
5 ½ cups freshly milled flour (I like 3 parts red wheat to 1 part white wheat)
½ cup freshly ground flax seed (optional)
1 tablespoon whole millet (optional)
1 tablespoon roasted sunflower seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon poppy seed (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
3 ½ teaspoons instant yeast

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["Combine water, oil, and honey.", "Add 3 cups flour, yeast, salt, lecithin, gluten, and other optional ingredients.", "Mix thoroughly.", "Add the remaining flour and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 min.)", "Let rise until double.", "Shape into loaves or rolls.", "Place in greased pans, and let rise again.", "For loaves, bake at 350 about 28 minutes.", "For rolls bake at 350 for about 16 - 18 minutes.", "I have a 2 pound bread maker and actually just dump all the ingredients into my bread maker, set it on the dough cycle, and ""help"" it make the dough for about 5 - 6 minutes since it's really too much for the bread maker to do on its' own.", "But otherwise it does the rest.", "You can also roll this dough out (1/2 of it since it makes 2 loaves) to a 1/4 - 1/2"" thickness.", "Drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.", "Roll up dough jelly roll style.", "Pinch the ends and seam to seal.", "Place loaf seam side down in greased loaf pan.", "Let rise until double.", "Bake at 350 for about 35 - 40 minutes, moving to bottom rack if top is browning too much.", "You could also sprinkle raisins over the cinnamon and honey before rolling up."]

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups warm water, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup honey, 2 teaspoons sea salt, and more.

Yes, Slightly Sweet but Very Simple 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!