Sourdough Honey Whole Wheat Bread

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rustic, whole grain loaf with a tangy sourdough crust and sweet honey notes.
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Sourdough Honey Whole Wheat Bread

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1134.6

Description

This Sourdough Honey Whole Wheat Bread offers the perfect balance of rustic texture and subtle sweetness. By combining a tangy sourdough starter with warm honey, you create a loaf that is both comforting and complex. The whole wheat flour provides a hearty, nutty flavor and a dense, satisfying crumb, while the shortening ensures the bread remains tender rather than dry. This loaf is excellent for sandwiches, toast, or simply served with butter at dinner. It makes a wonderful addition to any breakfast table or as a side dish for soups and stews. The aroma of baking honey and wheat fills the kitchen, promising a homemade treat that tastes far superior to store-bought options.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water and let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, sourdough starter, honey, salt, and shortening.
  3. Gradually mix in 3 cups of the whole wheat flour, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead in the remaining flour as needed until the dough is smooth and stiff but still slightly tacky.
  5. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes (or approx 150 strokes) until elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat the top.
  7. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  8. Punch down the dough to release air bubbles.
  9. Cover and let rise again for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  10. Punch down the dough and shape it into a tight loaf.
  11. Place the loaf into a greased 9x5 inch bread pan.
  12. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until the dough crests just above the rim of the pan.
  13. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  14. Bake the bread for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is very dark golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  15. Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1134.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.0g20%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5249.3mg219%
Total Carbohydrate 231.9g78%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g106%
Sugars 26.7g
Protein 37.3g75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: sourdough, honey, whole wheat, bread, baking, yeast, starter, homemade, loaf, rustic, tangy, sweet, hearty, crust, vegan, wheat flour, kneading, rising, oven, breakfast, snack
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