Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/4 ounce active dry yeast* ((1 packet))
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)
  • 3 3/4 cups whole wheat flour ((you may need as much as 4 1/2 cups))
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction

  • Place the warm water in a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to proof.
  • Add the honey and butter. 
  • Blend in 2 cups of the flour and the salt until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in an additional 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups flour, until dough pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.  
  • Knead on floured surface, adding 1/2 to 3/4 cup additional flour, until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. 
  • Place dough in large greased bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Lightly mist a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray. 
  • Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  • Place in prepared pan, cover loosely with greased plastic wrap, and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  • Uncover dough, and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when lightly tapped.