Old Fashioned Honey Wheat Bread is a hearty, slightly sweet bread rooted in American home baking traditions. Popularized in mid-20th-century kitchens, this recipe combines the earthy flavor of whole wheat with the comforting richness of cottage cheese and honey, showcasing a time when wholesome, nutritious loaves were staples of family meals. The use of dry yeast and traditional proofing techniques reflects classic bread-making methods passed down through generations. This bread is perfect for toast, sandwiches, or served warm with butter, an embodiment of old-fashioned hospitality and rustic simplicity.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Rising Time 1

Total Time 2

Course Baked Goods

Cuisine American

Servings large loaves

Calories 2098 kcal

Ingredients

1½ cups water
1 cup cottage cheese (cream-style )
½ cup honey
¼ cup butter or margarine ( or margarine)
2 pkg dry yeast
3 cups whole wheat flour
3½ cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp sugar
3 tsp salt
1 egg

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat Wet Ingredients

Combine water, cottage cheese, honey, and butter in a saucepan.
Heat until mixture is very warm (120–130°F), but not boiling.

Step 2: Mix Initial Dough

In a large bowl, combine warm mixture with 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and egg.
Beat with a mixer or by hand for 2 minutes until smooth.

Step 3: Add Remaining Flour

Stir in remaining whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour gradually to form a stiff dough.

Step 4: First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45–60 minutes.

Step 5: Shape and Bake

Punch down the dough and shape into two large or four small loaves.
Place in greased pans.
Let rise again until nearly doubled.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and sounds hollow when tapped.

Tips

Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a tangier flavor.
Add ½ cup chopped nuts or sunflower seeds for texture.
Use bread flour for a slightly lighter texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 2098kcalCarbohydrates: 388gProtein: 66gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 1085mgPotassium: 1196mgFiber: 26gSugar: 92gVitamin A: 1001IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 18mg

Keyword bread, honey, wheat

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