This wheat bread recipe is super easy to make and very good. So good the kids will gobble it right up! This bread also freezes well for later use.
I have been super busy with intermittent bouts of laziness this week. Ever been there? I know I gave you a sneak peek to some home projects we have been busy with earlier. I wanted to share some of them with you but must admit, I haven’t had much motivation to write up a post yet! I’ve been feeling a bit worn out this week. But no worries, I plan to have them ready for you next week. Plus that will give me the weekend to finish up some loose ends we didn’t quite get finished. So please forgive me. I do have a yummy wheat bread recipe for you that I promise is fail proof!
WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
I am NOT a bread maker. I want to be, but it just is something I have never been great at! But I did find a recipe that even I can make each time with GREAT results.
My kids devour this when I make it. It is so simple and doesn’t take much time at all to make. I have now made several loaves and they have turned out great every time. That is progress people! Go ahead and give it a try and let me know what you think. This bread also freezes well for later use. I just slice it before freezing and then pull it out as it is needed. I love it warm with some homemade freezer jam. YUM!
WHEAT BREAD
For a printable version of the wheat bread recipe click below:
Wheat Bread Recipe
This wheat bread recipe is super easy to make and very good. So good the kids will gobble it right up! This bread also freezes well for later use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
- 1 Tbs milk
- 2 Tbs oil
- 2 Tbs honey
- 2 Tbs brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (I use Red Mill Pastry Wheat Flour)
- 2 tsp instant active dry yeast (active dry yeast will work also)
Instructions
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*Combine first 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir.
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Add flours and yeast, and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10-15 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
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Punch dough down; knead for a few minutes until smooth and then form into a loaf. Place in greased loaf pan and cover. [more info on loaf pan sizes] Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. If loaf starts browning too soon, lightly lay a piece of foil on top of the loaf to prevent too much darkening.
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Remove bread from oven and allow to rest in pan for a few minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cover with a cloth. Slice and enjoy while still warm!
BREAD LOAF PANS
We have these Wilton Long Loaf Bread Pans (can be seen in the video too) and love baking our bread recipes in them. You can find them here. These pans tend to bake the bread better without leaving you with burnt edges and a uncooked center! I usually like to double the recipe when I can so that we have enough to store some in the freezer to pull out later. It is like a fun little surprise that you can discover later when you are desperate for a good snack and you don’t feel like making something!
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BREAD RECIPES
If you liked this recipe, you may want to check out some of our past recipes:
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- Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread
- Banana Bread Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- White Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
- Zucchini Bread Recipe
- Zucchini Cake Recipe
- Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
- Cinnamon Swirl Bread
- Chocolate Bread
- Blueberry Sourcream Muffins
- Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
- Chocolate Cinnamon Bread
- Kid Friendly Wheat Bread Recipe
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake
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Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} says
Your bread looks so yummy. I LOVE bread, funny today I was out running errands and thought why isn't there a cute little bread shop near where I am, I just wanted some BREAD :)
Sounds good!! I LOVE bread!! So do you use both parts wheat flour then??
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looks sooooo good!!! do you happen to have any gluten free recipes? (not necessarily bread but nay kind of recipes that are gluten free)
sss.glutenfreeonashoestring.com is a good site for gluten free recipes. She has also written gluten free cookbooks. Anyone needing gluten-free recipes might want to check it out.
Should be http://www.glutenfree … I proofread my post, but totally missed this! Sorry!!
oh my word my mouth is watering I can almost smell the bread and taste the freezer jam :)
This sounds like my recipe for making bread! Yours looks very yummy! Mine has no second raising…I am being featured on the Gooseberry Patch blog today and my bread recipe is on it too…come say hi :D
I am going to give this a try. I have been wanting to make wheat bread for awhile now—I already do wheat muffins and pancakes and love them. Thank you for sharing this! Go Amy!
Oh, and thank you for responding to my email about summer schedules. It helped me out to read that and learn what your family does. Thank you!
I'm making this right now in my bread machine. It should be done in 30 min. Smells wonderful, especially on a cold rainy day! Thanks for sharing!
wow i love your blog your fantastic ideas and i dont know how you can do all these thing with 5 kids (they are all beautifull!) i'm italian and i have 2 little kids and like you i'm a stay at home mom but in my country it's unusually and strange … thanks for your beautifull creations kisses Francesca (sorry for my english!)
I'm so glad you posted this. I've just started baking and am trying to find some tried and true recipes.
Definitely going to try this one!
i made this last night. i think it is the only recipe i am not scared of! thanks!!! it turned out yummmmmmmy!
The bread looks yummy! I always love a new bread recipe!
And I think it is something in the air because I was BEYOND lazy last week!
Yum – looks delicious! I always love a good and easy bread recipe. Well definitely try this one out with my son. Hope you enjoyed your weekend and Mother's Day!
Lori (BlogFrog)
I made this last night!!! Yum-o!! It's my new wheat bread recipe. I made the 100% whole wheat version!!! Delish!!
I tried this and loved it! It was a lot easier than the recipe I’ve been using. Thank you for sharing! I’m definitely keeping this recipe around!
Yeah! So glad you liked it. It is also one of my kids favorites. Thanks for letting me know!
just double checking if this is a recipe for one loaf of bread or two
Oh! Great question. I will add it to the recipe. It makes one loaf!
long loaf pans? do you use the same amount of dough , as used in a short pan?
Yes! No need to change the recipe. They are longer and skinnier but essentially hold the same volume. I found the breads just bake better and more evenly! I love using mine!
Can you use this recipe in a bread machine?
The bread was very tasty…even my finicky family liked. However, it was quite dense (like a sweet bread). Is it supposed to be that heavy? I was thinking more along the lines for toast or for sandwiches (?). Also, it took twice as long to rise, both times. Did I not knead it long enough each time? I used my KitchenAid stand mixer the first go round. I live in Southern California & it has been quite warm so don’t know what the problem could be. The yeast had not expired (even though I had a pouch that had),
It is fairly dense. But my rising time was not unusual. Not sure why?!
Mine wasn’t dense at all. It has a really nice, even crumb and soft texture.. Not too soft, great for sandwiches
So happy that the recipe turned out for you. Enjoy!
Oh my gosh,this is sooo good! It is way better than store bought. I’m having it with tuna right now, I followed your advice and used whole wheat pastry flour for the wheat flour. The only thing I did different was to sub molasses for the honey. Even my husband liked this bread. This is now my go to recipe. It was super easy too. I used my electric mixer to knead the dough, just using the regular paddle. I did the 2nd kneading by hand. I let it rise in the microwave. I heat a damp cloth for 1 minute and then just set my bread pan on that. I learned that trick for helping gluten free dough to rise.
Great tip. Thanks for sharing and so glad that you are enjoying the bread!
4th time making this bread! What works for me:
1) whole wheat pastry flour for the wheat flour like you recommend
2) molasses instead of honey ..just a flavor I like
3) rise for 45 min in the microwave on top of hit damp towel (I microwave the wet towel 1 min before putting in bread to rise)
4) for second rising do the same as above
5) I bake for only 25 min
6) it is so delicate it can fall when moving it to the preheated oven so be very gentle
Great tips. I will have to try them out next time I make it!
Can I use my bread hook attachment on my kitchen aid mixer to knead the bread? I have pain in my hands and I don’t think I could knead for 10-15 min
That should work great. Enjoy!
This bread is perfect!! It really is kid-friendly, too! My kids love it toasted with jam!
Natalie- Toast with jam is the best!
What an easy & yummy recipe!! Nothing like warm, homemade bread! This is a good time to double & freeze some!
Kristyn- Homemade bread is the best. Doesnt last long in my house.