This recipe works well for me. When done right the crust is very soft, the texture is fine, and it holds together well for sandwiches. As with all bread, practice makes perfect!
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
4 TBSP Yeast
1 TBSP Sugar
2 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups milk
1 cup honey
2/3 cup canola oil
2 TBSP salt
12-15 cups whole wheat flour
In a large mixing bowl dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Heat milk and honey in a saucepan until warm but not hot. Add to yeast mixture. Add oil, salt and 4 cups flour. Mix until all flour in incorporated. Add 4 more cups of flour; mix well. Add 4-6 more cups of flour one cup at a time, until dough is not sticky, but smooth. I usually add exactly 13 1/2 cups total flour every time. Knead for several minutes and place into a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes. Punch dough down and shape into 4 loaves. Place into 4 greased loaf pans and let rise for 20 – 30 minutes or until tops of bread are only one inch taller than pans. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Turn off oven and let the bread sit in the oven for another 5-10 minutes. Take out of pans and brush tops with butter.
I wish I could eat this … it reminds me of my mom’s homemade bread.
Looks delicious, I’m going to try it.
When I make this, I use freshly ground flour. I also add four crushed vitamin C tablets. It makes the texture finer and seems to neutralize the wheat so it isn’t so course.
I was wondering if I could copy this recipe for a hand out in my relief society. I’m trying to get people to cook with wheat. I will site your blog with the recipe. is that okay?? I love your bread. I just wish I could find honey cheaper. Any suggestions?
I purchase my honey online (cheaper than anywhere else) from dutchgoldhoney.com They are in PA just west of Philly. 60 pound bucket cost $114.60 or $1.91 per pound. You can pick it up at their store or have it shipped for $37.88. Total cost is $2.54 per pound. I challenge you to find any honey cheaper than that. Quality is the best.