This hearty, homemade whole wheat bread strikes the perfect balance—nutty and wholesome from whole wheat flour, yet light and soft from bread flour. It’s excellent for sandwiches, ideal for toast, and fills your kitchen with the warm, comforting smell of baking bread.
Yield: 1 standard loaf
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Bake Time: 30-35 minutes
Total Time: About 2 hours 45 minutes
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Flour
Wheat
Chocolate
wheat
Whole Wheat Bread
Salt
Butter
whole wheat flour
Bread Flour
whole wheat bread
Ingredients
1 cup (230 ml) warm water (105–115°F / 40–46°C)
¾ tsp (3 g) fresh yeast or ½ tsp (2 g) active dry yeast
1 tsp (4 g) granulated sugar (optional, helps yeast proof)
1 ½ cups (220 g) bread flour, plus more for dusting
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