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Honey Whole Wheat Loaf

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Don’t be intimidated about making your own bread! This Honey Whole Wheat Loaf recipe is soft and perfect for sandwiches!

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– 3 cups whole wheat flour – 3-4 cups all-purpose flour – 1/3 cup honey – 1/4 cup melted butter – 3 teaspoons salt – 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (or 2 packets) – 2 1/4 cups very warm water

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In a large mixing bowl,  mix whole wheat flour, honey, melted butter, salt, and yeast until well  mixed.  Add the water, then mix on low speed with a dough hook  attachment, scraping the sides of the bowl.

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Stir in all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, to make the dough easy to handle.

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Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about  10 minutes, then place in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let sit in a warm place for  40-60 minutes, letting the dough rise until it’s doubled in size.

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Set the bread dough on a lightly floured surface and cut in half, then  roll out each one and tightly roll them into a loaf shape, pinching the  edge of the dough into the roll to seal.

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Place each one seam side down in a greased 9×5 or 8×4 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 35 to 50 minutes until the dough has doubled in size.

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees, then bake on the bottom rack for 40-45  minutes until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

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Remove from the pans onto a wired rack, then brush with melted butter if desired. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.