How to Make Rustic Whole Wheat Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the air. And when it comes to bread, a rustic whole wheat loaf is a time-honored staple that never fails to impress. This recipe for Rustic Whole Wheat Bread is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients and traditional baking techniques.

Whole wheat bread has been a dietary staple for centuries, prized for its nutrient-dense composition and hearty texture. This recipe takes the best of whole wheat flour and c...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 3 ½ cups warm water (110 to 120 degrees F)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 small round loaves or 2 large loaves

  • Stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, instant yeast, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Whisk together water and oil in a cup; pour into flour mixture. Mix on low speed until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl into a ball.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead just until dough is smooth, about 1 minute. Divide and shape dough into 3 balls for small loaves or 2 balls for larger loaves. Dust loaves with flour and place onto a baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Slash an "X" about 1/4-inch deep in tops of loaves with a sharp knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven; transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    127 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 100mg