Honey Whole Wheat Mini Loaves

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There’s something extra comforting about the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven, and these Honey Whole Wheat Mini Loaves make it so easy to enjoy that homemade goodness anytime you want. They’re soft, lightly sweetened with honey, and just the right size for breakfast, lunchboxes, or sharing with family and friends.

Enjoy a slice warm with butter, toast it for a quick snack, or tuck a loaf into a basket as a sweet homemade gift. Once you try these, you’ll want to keep a batch on hand throughout the week.

How To Make Mini Whole Wheat Loaves – Expanded Instructions

1. To make this recipe, begin by combining the water, honey, and yeast. To simplify things, I add the honey and yeast directly to the water in my glass measuring cup. Let this sit for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the yeast to bloom.

For the water, I usually measure it in a glass measuring cup and then microwave it on HIGH for 40 seconds.

1. Next, place the bread flour, whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and salt in the bowl of a mixer. Briefly whisk or stir to mix the ingredients.
2. Add the wet ingredients (the yeast mixture and olive oil) to the dry. Using a dough attachment, turn the mixer to low speed and mix until the wet ingredients are fully incorporated into the dry. Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.

If it is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water and continue beating until the mixture is smooth. If the dough is too “tacky,” add 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional flour.

1. Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and spray the bowl with non-stick spray. Replace the dough, then spritz it with non-stick spray, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place it in a warm environment and let it rise for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

I typically heat my oven to about 150 degrees Fahrenheit and then turn it off to create a warm, draft-free environment conducive for the bread to rise.

1. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half and then divide each half into thirds.

This is the easiest way to ensure uniform sizes. (You could use a scale and weigh the dough if you prefer.)

Roll each portion into a log 4 to 5 inches long. Place them on a baking stone or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or Silpat. Cut two 1/2-inch slices on the tops of each loaf. Place the baking stone or sheet in the oven and allow the loaves to rise for 30-45 minutes.

1. After they have risen and while the loaves are still in the oven, turn on the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the loaves for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

If baking bread makes you happy, you’ll definitely want to explore a few more of my homemade favorites. My Braided Nutella Bread is as beautiful as it is delicious -perfect for chocolate lovers. For an easy, hands-off option, try my Bread Machine Dinner Rolls that come out soft and fluffy every time. And if you’re craving something hearty and nutritious, my Homemade Multigrain Bread is packed with wholesome flavor and great for everyday sandwiches.

Honey Whole Wheat Mini Loaves

Homemade whole wheat loaves – fresh from YOUR oven.

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Course: Breads

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 hours hours

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Lynda – Southern Kissed

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups warm water
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 package rapid rise yeast
• 2 cups bread flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ¾ cup oatmeal
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Instructions

• Combine the water, honey, and yeast and let this sit for 5 to 10 minutes so that the yeast can bloom.
• Place the bread flour, whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and salt in the bowl of a mixer.  Briefly whisk or stir to mix the ingredients.
• Add the wet ingredients (the yeast mixture and olive oil) to the dry.  Using a dough attachment, turn the mixer on low and mix until the wet ingredients are incorporated into the dry.  Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. 
• Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and spray the bowl with non-stick spray.  Replace the dough, spritz the dough with non-stick spray, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.  Place it in a warm environment and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
• After the dough has risen, divide it into 6 balls. Roll each portion into a log 4 to 5 inches long. Place them on a baking stone or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or Silpat. Cut two 1/2-inch slices on the tops of each loaf. Place the baking stone or sheet in the oven and allow the loaves to rise for 30 to 45 minutes.
• After they have risen and while the loaves are still in the oven, turn on the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the loaves for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked thoroughly. Remove them from the oven and remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 loaf | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g

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How To Store Homemade Bread

Let the mini loaves cool completely before wrapping or storing. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze well – wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and warm slightly if you’d like.

Bread Machine Directions For Making Mini Whole Wheat Loaves

You can use a bread machine to make the dough for these delicious whole-wheat loaves.

1. Place the ingredients in the bread machine in the order specified by the manufacturer and run the dough cycle.
2. Upon completion of the cycle, place the dough on a floured surface. Knead in a small amount of flour until the dough is no longer tacky.
3. Divide the dough into sixths and roll or pat out by hand into small rectangles. Roll each rectangle into a small log.
4. Place on a baking stone and lightly spray with non-stick spray. Allow them to rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes.
5. Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, or until done. Allow them to cool before serving.

Last Bite

Love baking bread as much as I do? Be sure to save this Mini Wholesome Loaves recipe to Pinterest so you can make it again and again! If you give it a try, leave a comment or share your photo – I’d love to see how your loaves turned out. Whether you bake them for gifting or snacking, these little breads are sure to bring big smiles.