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Old Fashioned Honey Wheat Bread
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 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 2 large loaves
Calories 190 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

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: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword bread, classic comfort food, cottage cheese, homemade, honey, sweet yeast bread, vintage recipe, wheat
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