Hearty Wholemeal Bread
Traditional British Recipes

Hearty Wholemeal Bread

Classic
serves 10

This hearty wholemeal bread is an excellent everyday loaf for toast, sandwiches, and soups. It balances rich wholemeal flavour with a soft interior, so it feels both rustic and easy to eat.

The dough is straightforward to work with and bakes into a deeply satisfying homemade loaf with great texture and a beautiful crust.

Bread
20 mins prep40 mins cook2 hrs 10 mins total

  1. Combine wholemeal flour, white bread flour, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

  2. Stir honey into warm water, then add with olive oil to the dry ingredients.

  3. Mix into a shaggy dough, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and leave to rise for 60–75 minutes until doubled.

  5. Knock back the dough and shape into a loaf. Transfer to a greased loaf tin or baking tray.

  6. Cover and proof again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

  7. Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 35–40 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding underneath.

  8. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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