Honey Wheat Bread

Honey Wheat:
1 pound 5.25 ounces Water (cold tap)
5.25 ounces honey
1.4 ounces unsalted butter (soft)
1.4 ounces sugar
14.5 ounces whole wheat flour
1 pound 8 ounces bread flour
.8 ounces yeast (instant active)
1 ounce salt

Egg wash:
4 ounces whole eggs
2 ounces egg yolks

Directions

  1. Scale all ingredients. Starting from the top of list add all ingredients into mixing bowl.
  2. Using bread hook, mix on lowest speed 2 minutes. After 2 minutes check the dough for consistency and adjust if needed.
  3. Continue mixing on second speed for 4-6 minutes.
  4. Check dough for window, if successful remove dough from bowl and round on table.
  5. Cover and allow to double in size.
  6. Once doubled, punch down and divide into 2 oz pieces for rolls or 1 pound per loaf.
  7. Round scaled pieces, cover and allow to rest 20 minutes.
  8. Once dough has relaxed, proceed with final shape and place on parchment lined sheet tray.
  9. Proof dough in a warm moist environment (80 degrees or higher) until double in size.
  10. Carefully egg wash rolls/loaves and bake at 350F until golden brown. (20-25 minutes for rolls and 30-35 minutes for loaves)
  11. Remove bread from oven and allow to cool completely before wrapping/storing.

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