King Arthur Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
King Arthur Whole Wheat Bread is a wholesome, flavorful loaf made with whole wheat flour, water, yeast, and a touch of honey. The dough is kneaded and allowed to rise before baking, resulting in a soft, slightly nutty bread perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or dough whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- loaf pan,
- Clean kitchen towel
- Baking rack
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ cups King Arthur Golden Wheat Flour
- 1 ¼ cups lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup 28g King Arthur Baker’s Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
Activate the yeast:
- In a small bowl, combine lukewarm water and honey (or maple syrup). Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine King Arthur Golden Wheat Flour, salt, dry milk, and ground flaxseed.
Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil (or melted butter) to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
Knead the dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
First rise:
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
Shape and second rise:
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, until it has risen above the rim of the pan.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool:
- Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For best results, always use fresh yeast. Old or expired yeast may not activate properly, leading to a dense loaf.
If you don’t have King Arthur Flour, any high-quality whole wheat flour can be used, but you may notice slight variations in texture and flavor.