Need Bread For A Picnic? Learn How To Make Homemade Wheat Bread From Scratch

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour is often easier to digest, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while brown sugar is less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative, while water is the most economical.

Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine whole wheat flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients; stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf; place in a greased loaf pan.

Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

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