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Honey-Wheat Bread

Makes 1 (9x5-inch) loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (240 grams) warm water (105°F/41°C to 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
  • teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups (250 grams) whole wheat flour
  • cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 3 tablespoons (63 grams) honey
  • 2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature and divided
  • 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water
  • Quick-cooking oats , for sprinkling

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (240 grams) warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flours, honey, 1 egg (50 grams), butter, and salt. Add yeast mixture, and beat at low speed until combined and a shaggy dough forms.
  • Switch to the dough hook attachment. Beat at medium-low speed until dough pulls away from sides of bowl, 5 to 8 minutes. (Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.)
  • Oil a large bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Lightly dust work surface with all-purpose flour. Punch down dough, and turn out onto prepared surface. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Pat dough into a 9x7-inch rectangle, with one short side closest to you. Fold bottom third of dough up; starting at short side where dough is folded, roll up dough into a log. Pull log, seam side down, toward you to create tension on surface.
  • Lightly spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour. Place dough, seam side down, in prepared pan, tucking ends slightly. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size and risen just above sides of pan, about 1½ hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In another small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water and remaining 1 egg (50 grams). Using a pastry brush, brush egg wash onto dough; sprinkle with oats.
  • Bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers at least 190°F (88°C), about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Tightly wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to 3 months.
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