Easy Whole Grain Bread

Name: Easy Whole Grain Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 500 g flour; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 g yeast; 460 ml warm water

Prep: 10 minsCook: 1 hr 30 mins

Prep

10 mins

Cook

1 hr 30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

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Making bread at home doesn't have to be intimidating, and this whole grain loaf proves it. With just five basic ingredients and minimal hands on time, you'll have fresh homemade bread in about two hours. The whole grain flour is packed with fiber and nutrients that keep you satisfied longer than white bread, while the honey adds a subtle sweetness. This recipe is so straightforward and budget friendly that you'll find yourself baking it weekly. Trust me, nothing beats the smell of fresh bread cooling on your counter.

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Ingredients

Servings:

500 gflour(seeded, wholegrain, bread flour)
1 teaspoonhoney
1 teaspoonsalt
6 gyeast(1 packet)
460 mlwarm water

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Instructions

1
Combine honey, yeast and a few tablespoons of the warm water. Allow to stand until foamy.
2
Combine flour and salt.
3
Add warm water and yeast/honey mixture to the flour and salt. Stir until combined. The dough will be sticky, but should not be wet. Add additional water, if needed.
4
Place in bread pan and let stand, covered, in a warm place for about 40 minutes.
5
Bake at 200°C/400°F for 40-50 minutes (50 minutes for a dark, crispy crust).

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