This bread is literally the best bread I have ever had in my entire life. I know that sounds like a bold statement, but I will stand by it. I like dense, moist and flavorful breads and this recipe fit the bill. I love a good loaf of homemade bread so I was excited to make this, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. I actually ran out of wheat flour so I had to use one cup of white flour, so if yours turns out a bit darker, that would be why. I also had to dust my pans with white flour as well.
In order to make this bread even healthier than it was, I wanted to try to eliminate some of the oil, so I subbed half the oil that the original recipe called for and used applesauce. Instead of a cup of oil, I put in a half cup of oil and half cup of applesauce and it turned out great. I wonder what it would taste like with all applesauce? I might try that soon!
When I was at BYU, I took a cooking class and learned that when you are measuring flour for a recipe, you’re supposed to spoon it into the measuring cup. If you don’t and you just scoop right out of the container, you may be getting way more flour than the recipe calls for.
Moist Honey Whole Wheat Bread
A hearty, moist and slightly sweet bread that is great as a side to any meal
Servings: 5 loaves
Ingredients
13 cups whole wheat flour
5 cups hot water
2 tablespoons yeast
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 and 3/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons salt
Directions
1. Mix yeast with water in mixer and let sit for 5 minutes. Add applesauce, oil and honey.
2. Combine flour and salt then slowly add to liquids while the mixer is on low. When incorporated, mix for 5 minutes.
2. When fully incorporated the mixture should be very sticky. Let sit for 20 minutes.
3. Using a pastry brush, put shortening on 5 bread loaf pans and dust with flour until completely covered. Pyrex glass loaf pans are my favorite.
5. Pour dough equally into each pan and cover with plastic wrap coated with non-stick spray. Let rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
Enjoy! This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. I highly doubt it will last that long in your kitchen, however. Slather on some honey butter and you have yourself a treat!
Jaclyn Leblanc says
April 8, 2014 at 11:52 pmThis looks really delicious! Bookmarked! 🙂
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Jenica Parcell says
April 10, 2014 at 1:16 amThanks, Jaclyn! Let me know how you like it! It really is my most favor favorite bread recipe ever. I love your blog! xo
Heather says
April 13, 2014 at 2:00 pmYummy! I am going to make this!! : )
Heather says
April 13, 2014 at 2:01 pmYummy! I am going to make this!! : )
Jenica Parcell says
April 13, 2014 at 7:42 pmYes! It's your recipe except I subbed half the oil with applesauce and it was SO good!
Ana says
April 17, 2014 at 3:11 pmLooks amazing! I just stumbled upon your blog today and love all the recipes! Will definitely be bookmarking 🙂 I also wondered what kind of camera you use? Went to your About page and didn't see it so I figured I'd ask! xx
Jenica Parcell says
April 17, 2014 at 7:04 pmThanks Ana, that means a lot to me! I use a Canon 50D with a Canon 50 mm lens (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397761348&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+50+mm+lens)
Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for saying hi!