Soft & Easy Honey Buttermilk Bread (with Whole Wheat)
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About Soft & Easy Honey Buttermilk Bread (with Whole Wheat)
Imagine the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen. This easy honey buttermilk bread recipe, perfect for beginners, delivers that very experience with a soft, velvety crumb and a touch of wholesome sweetness.Subtly sweet with a hint of whole wheat, this loaf gets its golden hue and rich flavor from honey, while buttermilk lends a wonderfully tender texture. Follow our simple step-by-step guide, from yeast activation to that perfect golden crust, and enjoy the satisfying experience of baking your own delicious bread.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep1 hour 20 minutes
Cook40 minutes
Total2 hours
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 200 gm Whole Wheat Flour whole
- 200 gm All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Active Yeast dry
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Honey plus 1 tsp
- 50 ml Water lukewarm
- 200 ml Buttermilk
- 2 tbsp Oil
Milk Wash
- 1 tbsp Milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve 1 tsp of honey and the yeast in lukewarm water. Set aside until foamy. This activates the yeast, which is essential for the bread to rise.
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, 2 tbsp of honey, baking soda, salt, and the activated yeast mixture. Whisk well to combine.
- Gradually add half of the flour (both whole wheat and all-purpose) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add the remaining flour and the oil. Begin kneading the dough, either by hand or with a stand mixer, for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a boule (a round shape) and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. This first rise allows the gluten to develop and the bread to gain its structure.
- Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Shape it into a log and place it seam-down in a greased loaf pan.
- Brush the top of the loaf with milk. This will create a beautiful golden crust. Cover the loaf loosely and let it rise for a second time, about 30 minutes, until almost doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the bread for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 90-95°C (195-205°F). If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling on a wire rack prevents the bottom crust from becoming soggy.
- Let the bread rest for at least 2 hours before slicing. This allows the crumb to set and makes for cleaner slices.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- If your bread loaf is browning too quickly, cover the top with aluminum foil and continue baking.
- While this recipe uses Aashirvaad Select Superior Sharbati Atta, any brand of wheat flour will work.
- You can use 15g fresh yeast, 5g instant yeast, or 7g dry yeast—the other ingredient measurements remain the same.
- For a 100% whole wheat version, add 4 tablespoons of extra water.
- Bake on the middle rack with both top and bottom heating elements on.
Expert Tips
- For a softer crust, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter immediately after baking.
- To ensure even rising, let the dough proof in a warm, draft-free place.
- Check for doneness by tapping the bottom of the loaf—it should sound hollow.
Storage Instructions
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Recipe Video
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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This is delicious, I used Aashirvaad Select Atta in baking this bread. It is so soft and fresh.
Great recipe! I’m eager to try it.
Absolutely mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
This looks perfect! Thanks for posting.
Hi Sonia…. this looks fantastic ……I want to make my own breads and a novice …. requesting a dairy-free version pls!
You are pushing me ….I m trying it soon. Give me a non-dairy bread please.