Rustic Whole Wheat Bread

Recipe View In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, instant yeast, and salt. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate cup, whisk together warm water and vegetable oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, forming a ball. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 1 minute. (1 minute)

Recipe View Divide the dough into 3 equal portions for smaller loaves or 2 for larger loaves. Shape each portion into a ball and place on a baking sheet. Dust the loaves lightly with flour. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the baking sheet with a clean kitchen towel and let the loaves rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 25 minutes. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Using a sharp knife or lame, slash an "X" shape about 1/4-inch deep into the tops of each loaf. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 25 minutes. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the baked loaves from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.