Classic Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Rating 5

A lot of wheat is produced in this area, so I use it often in my baking. Buttermilk makes this bread a little lighter and less dense than other wheat breads. The aroma while it bakes is terrific.

  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • My Savings
  • Email
[X]

Rate Classic Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Classic Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 32 Servings
20 35 55

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2-1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • Melted butter

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, oats, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the buttermilk, butter, honey and molasses to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a medium stiff dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; let rest for 20 minutes. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter. Cool. Yield: 2 loaves(16 slices each).

Editor's Note: Warmed buttermilk will appear curdled.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 168 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 267 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Classic Whole Wheat Bread in Best of Country Breads , p42

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Classic Whole Wheat Bread

Classic Whole Wheat Bread

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

(0-0) of 0 reviews
 
 

Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT