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Honey Wheat Bread

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rising/Resting Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 295 grams warm water (1¼ cups)
  • 10 grams yeast (2¼ tsps) (instant or active)
  • 300 grams all purpose flour (2½ cups)
  • 180 grams whole wheat flour (1½ cups)
  • 5 grams cocoa powder (2 teaspoons)
  • 12 grams granulated sugar (1 tablespoon)
  • 8 grams salt (1½ tsps)
  • 28 grams butter, melted (2 tbsp)
  • 85 grams molasses (¼ cup)
  • 85 grams honey (¼ cup)
  • rolled oats for topping

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer add the warm water and yeast. If using active yeast (not instant), add a pinch of sugar and let sit for 10-15 minutes until foamy. If using instant or "bread machine" yeast, continue on to the next step.
  • Add the butter, molasses, and honey.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the flours, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  • With the mixer on low speed add the dry ingredients to the liquid. Mix until combined.
  • Mix on medium speed for 8-10 minutes. (Speed 2 or 3 on my mixer) If too sticky, add some more all purpose flour a tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add water a bit at a time.
  • Oil a bowl and put the dough into it. Spin to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled.
  • Gently deflate, weigh, and divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll each piece out into a 9-inch log. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the loaves on the baking sheet. (If you have a baguette pan, you can use that with parchment instead.)
  • Cover with oiled plastic wrap and let rest and rise for another 30-45 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 350°F or 325°F Convection.
  • Sprinkle a bit of rolled oats on the top of each loaf. Score each loaf lightly 2 or 3 times diagonally.
  • Bake loaves for 30 minutes, rotating half way through.
  • Cool on wire rack.