Rustic Whole Wheat Bread

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Much quicker than the usual recipes, this rustic whole grain bread recipe can be ready to eat in a little over an hour. Easy, quick, and delicious.

Submitted by Jan Mowbray
Updated on September 24, 2023
close up view of sliced Rustic Whole Wheat Bread on a wooden cutting board
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
3 small round loaves or 2 large loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 3 ½ cups warm water (110 to 120 degrees F)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, instant yeast, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Whisk together water and oil in a cup; pour into flour mixture. Mix on low speed until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl into a ball.

  2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead just until dough is smooth, about 1 minute. Divide and shape dough into 3 balls for small loaves or 2 balls for larger loaves. Dust loaves with flour and place onto a baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.

  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Slash an "X" about 1/4-inch deep in tops of loaves with a sharp knife.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven; transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook’s Note

For extra depth, substitute 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour for 1/2 cup of quick oats.

The number of servings is dependent upon the thickness of the slices. I recommend making three loaves the first time.

47 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

127 Calories
2g Fat
25g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 127
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 100mg 2%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.