100% Whole Wheat Bread Recipe (2024)

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I have been working really hard to find the best 100% whole wheat bread recipe for our family.

These are the criteria I wanted to accomplish:

  • Soft crust for sandwiches
  • Easy to make
  • Makes 2 loaves at a time
  • No crazy ingredients
  • No refined sugar
  • Tastes good

Clearly, I wasn’t asking for much.

I have been trying different recipes and taking bits and pieces from each. I think I have finally hit on a bread that really works for us. It is kid and husband approved, so I hope you like it too!

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**A few notes: when I say “warm water” I mean water that feels just slightly above body temperature. Too hot and you kill the yeast, so it’s better to be too cold than too hot. You can substitute butter for coconut oil or honey for maple syrup. Use what you have! Also, I have written these instructions for a KitchenAid mixer*affiliate link* because that is what I have. It should be easy enough to do this by hand if you don’t have a mixer. The kneading step is very minimal.
***Most of my bread making supplies are purchased through Amazon as “subscribe and save” items. I have included a link at the bottom of the post in case they aren’t something you generally keep on hand.

100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

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This 100% Whole Wheat Bread recipe rises three times, but the dough is a dream to work with and the taste and texture are excellent!

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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp . yeast
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or substitute butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or substitute honey
  • 1 tbsp . salt
  • 6-1/2 cups whole wheat flour

Instructions

  • Pour water into mixing bowl and add yeast. Let sit 5-10 minutes.Meanwhile melt together coconut oil and maple syrup. Remember not to get this too hot or you will kill your yeast. Coconut oil is liquid at 76°.

  • Pour oil/syrup mixture and salt to the mixing bowl. With paddle attachment on low speed (speed 1) add flour a little at a time while mixing.

  • When it has all been added, swap to a dough hook and turn speed up to knead dough just long enough to make sure the dough isn't sticking too much to the side of the bowl. If it is too sticky, add more flour a tablespoon at a time.

  • The dough is perfect when it forms a nice ball. Remove dough hook, cover bowl with a clean towel and set in a warm place. Let rise 1 hour or until the dough reaches the top of the bowl.

  • Punch dough and let rise for another hour.

  • Next grease 2 loaf pans and divide the dough into 2 balls. Pick up one ball and stretch it until it is a rectangle about as long as your bread pan.

  • Now roll the dough into a log the best you can and place in the pan. Do the same with the second ball, cover both pans with your cloth and let rise one more hour.

  • Bake in a 350° oven for approximately 35 minutes. I normally have to tent mine loosely at 25 minutes with tin foil to keep from burning the top. It should be nicely brown on the top and sound hollow when you tap on it. Turn bread out onto a cooling rack.

Notes

It will slice much more nicely when it is cool, but I usually go ahead and have a slice or two while it is hot and slathered with butter. Bliss!

(Some people use the rolling pin instead of stretching, but I avoid rolling pins whenever I can!)

Here are some pictures in case you are new to baking your own bread. Please don’t judge the photo quality! Both of my camera batteries died right as I started baking, so I took most of these with my phone!

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Yeast and water mixture starting to foam
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After a brief kneading, the dough comes together to form a rough ball.
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After 1 hour rising. This is ready to be punched down and allowed to rise again.
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Dough shaped and in the pans for the last rising.

For more great recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Homestead Kitchen! *affiliate link*


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***This post contains affiliate links. That means that a small percentage of the purchase price of items bought through my links goes toward keeping this blog up and running and food in Beulah’s bowl, so thanks!***

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FAQs

Is there 100% whole wheat bread? ›

With a smooth texture and a touch of sweetness, 100% Whole Wheat bread is the perfect seedless bread for everything from sandwiches to french toast. Dave's Killer Bread 100% Whole Wheat 4.4 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for average rating value is 4.4 of 5.

Does 100% whole wheat bread turn to sugar? ›

You see, when you eat a grain, it is quickly converted in the body to a sugar. Yes, even the organic, whole grain kind! When you eat your slice of 100% whole wheat bread you receive approximately 2 grams of fiber, but you consume 20 grams of carbohydrates (starch and sugar) and 100 calories.

Can you buy 100% whole wheat bread? ›

Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat is one of our best sellers. It offers the nutritional value of whole wheat in a soft, delicious loaf. Try a slice with fruit jam for breakfast, or with your favorite deli meats and cheeses for lunch or a quick dinner.

What makes bread 100% whole grain? ›

Whole-grain bread contains every part of a grain kernel, which includes the germ, endosperm and the bran.

Is 100% whole wheat the same as 100% whole grain? ›

Both whole grain and whole wheat contain all three parts of the grain kernel — the bran, endosperm, and germ. However, whole wheat exclusively refers to wheat kernels, while whole grain includes other grains, such as barley, corn, and rye.

Is 100 whole wheat bread inflammatory? ›

"Wheat bread made with 100 % whole wheat is not inflammatory for most individuals who do not have a gluten allergy or intolerance. However, white wheat bread is made with refined carbohydrates which are highly inflammatory and harmful to overall health when consumed on a regular basis."

Why is 100% whole wheat bread so heavy? ›

The bran in whole wheat flour weakens the gluten strands by cutting into them and disrupting the gluten matrix. This decreases the overall extensibility and elasticity of the dough so that it cannot hold onto as much carbon dioxide – resulting in a denser bread.

What bread is best for diabetics? ›

Choose whole-grain varieties — the first ingredient on the label should be “whole.” Examples include whole wheat, whole oat, and whole rye. Look for bread that contains at least 3 g of fiber per slice. If you're using two slices of bread to make a sandwich, make sure each slice has less than 100 calories.

Is Pepperidge Farm 100% whole wheat bread healthy? ›

Always crafted with 100% Whole Grain flour, Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Thin Sliced breads are delicious and a good source of fiber per two slices… our way of helping you maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

How long does 100% whole wheat bread last? ›

Whole wheat bread: Whole wheat bread tends to have a shorter shelf life than white bread due to its higher moisture content. It typically lasts for 2-4 days at room temperature, but can last up to a week if stored in the refrigerator.

How can you tell if bread is 100 whole wheat? ›

You want to see the words “whole grain” or “100 percent whole” flour as the first ingredient. If the first ingredient is just “wheat” or there are subsequent ingredients like any sort of starch, maltodextrin, or even white rice flour, you know that the bread isn't 100 percent whole grain.

Is Dave's bread 100 percent whole grain? ›

Our 100% Whole Wheat Thin-Sliced is our seedless bread with a touch of sweetness and 70 calories per slice. That's what we call big nutrition in a little slice! Dave's Killer Bread 100% Whole Wheat Thin-Sliced 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which is 100% whole wheat bread? ›

Milled from 100% whole grains of wheat, this bread is low in saturated fat and doubles up as a good source of fibre. Whether you live to eat or eat to live, it's best when it's done right.

What is bread called that is made from 100% whole grain? ›

Whole Wheat Bread

The word "whole" is crucial here: It means that the bran, the germ, and the endosperm of the wheat kernel have all been left intact. The bread is made up entirely of wheat kernels (as opposed to being mixed with other grains).

Is brown bread 100% whole wheat? ›

Brown bread is usually a mixture of refined flour and whole wheat flour, with added ingredients such as caramel for colour. Due to clever advertising tactics, only upon reading the labels of the store-bought bread packet would you realize that it contains refined flour!

Why is it so hard to find whole wheat bread? ›

But even so, it is very difficult to find true whole-grain bread. Why is this? For the answer, we asked agricultural expert Peter Havel. „The reason is the cost of the flour, which is usually higher for whole-grain flour.

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