Ingredients
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3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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⅔ cup honey, divided
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5 cups bread flour
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5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
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1 tablespoon salt
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4 cups whole wheat flour, or more as needed
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey in a large bowl to dissolve.
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Add 5 cups bread flour, and stir to combine.
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Let sit for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
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Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, remaining 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour.
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Transfer dough to a floured work surface and gradually knead in remaining 2 cups whole wheat flour.
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Knead until dough starts to pull away from the work surface, adding more whole wheat flour if necessary; dough should be a bit tacky to the touch, but not too sticky.
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Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough.
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Cover with a dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans. Punch down the dough, and divide it into 3 loaves.
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Place in the prepared loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch, another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the risen loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown for 25 to 30 minutes, do not overbake.
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Lightly brush the tops of the loaves with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter when done to prevent crust from getting hard.
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Cool completely. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
134 | Calories |
2g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 134 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
Sodium 207mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Calcium 8mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 76mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.