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The Best Homemade Wheat Bread Recipe (Easy & Fluffy)

The Best Homemade Wheat Bread Recipe (Easy & Fluffy)

This easy homemade wheat bread has a soft, fluffy crumb and a gently sweet flavor from honey. A blend of whole-wheat flour and bread or all-purpose flour keeps the loaf hearty yet light.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups Warm water, approximately 105-110°F (40-43°C)
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Melted butter or neutral oil
  • 3 cups Whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup Bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Stir the warm water, honey, and active dry yeast together in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
  2. Mix in the melted butter or neutral oil, whole-wheat flour, bread flour or all-purpose flour, and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead with a dough hook for 6-8 minutes or by hand for 8-10 minutes. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky, but not wet.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  5. Gently deflate the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, until the dough crowns about 1 inch above the pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes. The loaf should be deeply golden and register approximately 190-200°F internally.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer the loaf to a wire rack. Cool completely for at least 45-60 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not add too much flour during kneading. Slightly tacky dough produces a softer loaf, while excess flour can make the bread dense. For the best texture, allow both rises to finish fully and check the water temperature carefully so it does not kill the yeast.