ROUND WHOLE WHEAT LOAVES

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Honey lends a mildly sweet taste to this hearty golden brown bread that everyone enjoys. For holidays, Mom often formed the dough into crescent rolls that baked up beautifully.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, honey, salt and eggs. Beat in half of the flour mixture until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour mixture to form a soft 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. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into round loaves. Place each loaf on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes. , With a sharp knife, make a deep X in top of each piece of dough. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks; brush with melted butter. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Chidimma Jenny
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This is the best whole wheat bread recipe I've ever tried. The bread is light and fluffy, with a great flavor.


Ndi Rodrick
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shorty Bingham
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This bread is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the crispy crust and the soft, chewy interior.


Mbalenhle “Moon” Nkosi
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I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain.


Fahd Bakori
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I'm allergic to wheat, so I substituted almond flour for the whole wheat flour. The bread turned out great!


Chandan Chaudhary
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The bread is so good!


Simash Sunuwar
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I had some trouble getting the dough to rise, but the bread still turned out great.


Junaid Hashim
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I'm not a big fan of whole wheat bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The bread was light and fluffy, with a great flavor.


Jameela Hawkins
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The bread was delicious! My family loved it.


Yousef gamal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are all pantry staples.


Yehia Damaty
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out perfectly, with a crispy crust and a soft, chewy interior. I'm definitely making this again.