Honeyed Wheat Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F/43 to 46 degrees C)
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the water, milk, brown sugar, honey, and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil. Add both the whole wheat and all-purpose flours, yeast, and salt, then stir until the dough starts to come together. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until the dough feels smooth and elastic.

Step 2

Lightly oil a clean bowl with about a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place your dough inside and turn it around so it’s coated with the oil. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, which usually takes about an hour.

Step 3

When the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough to release the air, then knead it a few times. Divide the dough in half and shape each piece into a loaf.

Step 4

Place the loaves into greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Cover them again and let them rise until they puff up about an inch above the pans—this should take around 30 minutes.

Step 5

Bake the loaves for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on top. Let them cool a bit before slicing and serving.