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Whole wheat bread recipe, How to make whole wheat bread

December 10, 2016 by Sharmilee J 52 Comments

Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Whole wheat bread recipe or Atta bread recipe with step by step photos – This is my trusted recipe for a basic whole wheat bread or 100% atta bread which uses simple ingredients which we usually have in our kitchen.When I posted this atta bread recipe,many of my friends and readers also asked for a everyday wheat bread recipe which is simple and easy to bake and I stumbled upon this recipe, since then this is my favorite and my family loves it too.

I have been baking this bread at least once a month and finally clicked it yesterday to post it here. Here is a simple whole wheat bread recipe with detailed step by step explanations.

I used homemade atta for making this bread, you can use store bought any good quality 100% wheat flour.I have used instant yeast here, but you can replace it with dry active yeast too, have given measurements for it.Whole Wheat Bread Recipe RecipeThe texture of the bread is so good, its very chewy and soft perfect to dip in soups.I loved homemade bread toast with soups.

As we liked crusted tops I usually don’t cover with wet cloth.The bread is slightly crumbly but not very dense as it happens with most whole wheat bread recipes so as for now this is my keeper.
Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Preparation Time:2 hrs | Cooking Time : 45 mins | Makes:1 loaf
Recipe Category: Bread | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

Whole wheat flour – 2 and 1/2 cups
Cooking Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Instant yeast – 1 and 1/4 tsp
(or) Active dry yeast – 3/4 tbsp
Sugar – 2 tbsp
Water – 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup

Method:

  1. In a bowl add sugar then add 1/2 cup warm water, mix well until sugar completely dissolves.
    How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step1
  2. Then add yeast set aside undisturbed for 10mins, when its frothy(this ensures yeast is active and ready to go), add oil and mix it up.
    How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step2
  3. Mix well and set aside.In a mixing bowl add wheat flour then add required salt.
    How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step3
  4. Whisk it well, then add yeast solution then add 1/2 cup water.How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step4
  5. Gather and knead it to a  dough.Brush with oil and let it rise for atleast 45mins or an hour until is doubles in size.
  6. Punch down and knead it until it forms a soft dough.You can bake a full big loaf too but I baked in 2 mini loaf pans so divided the dough into 2.How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step5
  7. Now shape into a log.You can even roll it like how I’ve shown here.Brush the bread tins with oil,carefully transfer the logs into the bread tin.How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step6
  8. Keep it covered with a cloth and let it rise for 30mins or till the bread reaches slightly above the rim of the tin. How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step7
  9. Brush the top with milk, this is for even browning.How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step8
  10. I placed the pan in lower rack.Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 30-35 mins or until the top turns golden.Mine got done in 30mins.Once baked remove the pan and let it cool for 15mins then carefully invert and let it to cool down completely atleast for 1hr.If you don’t want the crust on top, use a wet cloth to cover and keep aside for few mins.
    How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step8
  11. You can even bake in big bread loaf tin to get 1 big loaf.How to make Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - Step8

Use serrated knife to slice.Slice and serve.Serve as bread toast / plain bread.

Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

My Notes:

  • Slice only after cooling down completely.
  • Adjust water quantity according to the dough consistency.For me it takes little extra may be 1 0r 2 tbsp extra water to bring it to a dough consistency.
  • Do not knead it too tight then your bread will become hard.
  • I have used instant yeast, for dry yeast check the ingredients list for measures.
  • The rising time depends totally on the yeast and your area climatic conditions.Keep it in a warm place to rise.I usually keep near the stove.
  • Do not invert when the pan is still hot, let it to cool for atleast 15mins before you invert.
  • Always use serrated knife to get neat slices.
  • The orginal recipe called for 4 tbsp oil but I have tried reducing it to 2 tbsp and it worked fine, so have updated the recipe.Even sugar the orginal recipe calls for 3 tbsp, but these days I add only 2 tbsp so have updated that also.

Whole Wheat Bread Recipe Recipe

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Comments

  1. Vidya says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Hi,
    Which brand of yeast are you using?

    Reply
    • SHARMILEE J says

      January 4, 2017 at 5:06 am

      Falcon

      Reply
  2. Sita Lavanya says

    December 12, 2016 at 7:56 am

    Hi sharmi,
    If I use active dry yeast,what's the measure?
    How much sugar do I have to add if I want a sweet bread.
    Could you please post milk bread recipe too

    Reply
    • SHARMILEE J says

      January 4, 2017 at 5:07 am

      Dry yeast not really sure
      You can add 1/4 cup sugar
      Sure will so soon

      Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      February 15, 2017 at 10:03 pm

      I have tried with dry yeast beakers brand and have updated the recipe now.Please check it.

      Reply
      • selvapriya says

        July 20, 2017 at 8:17 pm

        i have a doubt regarding the rising time..once yu knead ..do yu give restin time ?..cos i dont not get air to punch down..oly after a resting time i got..in another wheat bread recipe with milk powder yu gave a resting time of 1-2 hours..kindly clarify

        Reply
        • Sharmilee J says

          August 17, 2017 at 6:00 am

          Each recipe is different so if you follow this recipe kindly follow the instructions mentioned in this 🙂

          Reply
  3. lakshmi says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:21 am

    For normal bread can i replace wheat with maida and follow same procedure and ingredients.

    Reply
  4. Smita says

    December 13, 2016 at 4:17 am

    Do we need to proof the Instant Yeast?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      February 15, 2017 at 10:04 pm

      Not really needed if you use instant yeast.

      Reply
  5. sudha raja says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:53 am

    hi sharmi post some simple recipes for kids to do for their competitions of no fire recipes

    Reply
  6. suchi says

    December 16, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Hi, could this be done in microwave oven?

    Reply
  7. Adesara Sweta says

    January 2, 2017 at 6:50 am

    if using dry yeast than proportion is?

    Reply
    • SHARMILEE J says

      January 4, 2017 at 4:53 am

      Not sure of it sorry

      Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      February 15, 2017 at 10:04 pm

      Have updated it now,Kindly check it.

      Reply
  8. UmmSumayya says

    February 16, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    Can you please give the dimensions of your loaf pans?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      March 10, 2017 at 9:09 am

      It is 6X3inches

      Reply
  9. raj says

    February 17, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    hi,

    Could you please suggest you baked two trays at a time on lower rack ? with both up and down coil on and fan option also..
    or just only lower rack with lower coil on ? please suggest ..

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      March 1, 2017 at 9:55 pm

      I baked keeping both the pans side by side.

      Reply
  10. Harini says

    February 18, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    Hi sharmi can u please tell me quantity of active dry yeast.?I am not able to see in my mobile.just active dry yeast only I can see and not the measure.

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      March 1, 2017 at 9:56 pm

      Active dry yeast – 3/4 tbsp

      Reply
  11. Subashini says

    February 21, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    Perfectly baked bread. I have been wanting to try homemade bread for so long. Will definitely try this out. Thanks for posting. I am loving the new look of your website…

    Reply
  12. Deeksha says

    February 26, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    Hi sharmi, I used Dry yeast and followed the recipe, but my bread did not rise. I baked it anyway because I didnt have the heart to throw away the dough. The bread tastes good somehow but as expected it was quite dense. Not light and airy as breads normally are. Is there a reason why the dough did not rise? The dough rested for 1/2 hour before baking and the yeast passed the frothing test. Thanks

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      March 1, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Not really sure, the texture totally depends on the quality of yeast only.Usually whole wheat breads are slightly dense when compared to white breads.But dough not rising not really sure is it yeast problem or?

      Reply
  13. Kiran says

    March 1, 2017 at 11:06 am

    You have used instant yeast and proofed it also. Does it make a difference if you proof and then use it?
    Also, how long did you bake for 1 big loaf?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      March 1, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      Proofing is just to check the activeness of yeast.30-35mins

      Reply
  14. Tatheer says

    March 3, 2017 at 9:57 am

    What else can we use instead of yeast, baking powder and baking soda?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      March 24, 2017 at 6:35 am

      Either of these should be used, not sure of other alternates

      Reply
  15. Devi says

    March 3, 2017 at 11:19 pm

    Dear sharmi… i tried many of ur recipes… now fall in love with baked items…especially ur above post…make me 2 do asap.. can u pls suggest me wat kind of oven i need to buy for making cake …bread…muffins… cup cakes etc…
    Thanks
    Devi s
    Chennai

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      March 24, 2017 at 6:36 am

      Kindly check my oven post for getting an idea of the type of oven I use.

      Reply
  16. Swetha says

    May 6, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Why does the dry yeast smell?? Just starting to bake the bread.. hopefully doesn’t smell tooo….

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      May 7, 2017 at 9:58 am

      It depends on the brand…try some other brand and see

      Reply
  17. vidhya says

    June 21, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    Hi Sharmi,
    Have a doubt. For how much time should the oven be preheated before keeping the pan for baking.

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      July 5, 2017 at 7:40 am

      It depends on your oven…I always preheat for 10mins as instructed in my manual

      Reply
  18. Meenakshi says

    July 8, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Hi Sharmi,
    Am a great fan of all ur recipes.Tried many of ur recipes.. But much impressed with this wheat bread recipe..yesterday tried it came out awesome.. Tasted great!!thanks much for this recipe 😊😊

    Meenakshi

    Reply
  19. Payal says

    September 14, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Hi Sharmi is there a particular brand of flour that you use? As there is a difference in chapati atta and whole wheat flour. Please suggest a good brand for the same?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      September 18, 2017 at 6:35 am

      Nothing much…I mostly use homemade wheat flour

      Reply
  20. Ashwini says

    September 21, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Hi Sharmi,

    I tried to make the bread today. It was ok but did not look porous and light from inside. Where do u think I might have gone wrong.

    Regards,

    Ashwini

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      October 19, 2017 at 7:44 am

      Was the yeast active? Did you knead well?

      Reply
  21. Vidya says

    October 28, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    Hi sharmi ,
    I am new baker 👨‍🍳 is butter paper we get in stationary shops are the same ones as baking sheet. And can they be used for baking cookies and bread?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      November 3, 2017 at 6:09 am

      yes yes you can use that butter paper itself

      Reply
  22. Ilamathy says

    November 1, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Hi Sharmila
    Can u pls suggest me the brand name of the loaf pan which u use. I am new to baking.

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      November 3, 2017 at 6:11 am

      I bought it from homecenter…

      Reply
  23. Caroline says

    November 8, 2017 at 4:57 am

    No resting time? In the pic it looks like it’s been left to rise for sometime but not mentioned in the steps

    Thanks
    Caroline

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      November 8, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      sorry the step pic got missed…now updated it…thank you!

      Reply
  24. YAsodha says

    November 21, 2017 at 9:46 am

    Sharmi, I have been doing many recepies from your page. Almost I get it exactly as your instructions are very clear. But with this bread wheat bread by base got dark. My OTG is Morphy richard. Should I reduce the temperature or the time. But he top layer was almost the same as yours. Can you help me regarding this.

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      January 15, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Did you keep in lower rack or middle? try laying a butter paper next time…what pan did u use?

      Reply
  25. Ezhil says

    July 31, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    Nice recipe mam… Which oven model u r using?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      August 8, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      I use maharaja whiteline

      Reply
  26. Preetha says

    October 14, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    Hi Sharmi,
    Can you guide me how to check bread baked perfectly inside??
    Is there any technique to check like tooth pick?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee J says

      November 1, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      It will sound hollow when you tap and the aroma of bread will come once baked

      Reply
  27. Heena Pari says

    September 19, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    Hi Sharmilee,
    I have been using your whole wheat bread recipe for more than a year now and it is perfect every time! My family and I love it!
    Thank you♥️

    Reply

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