Easy Wheat Bread Recipe

A Beginner’s Guide to Baking with Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour

Welcome to my kitchen! I’m Sabrina, and I can still remember the first loaf of bread I ever baked—it wasn’t perfect, but oh, the pride I felt!

Today, I’m here to help you experience that same joy with this beginner’s hard red spring wheat bread recipe. It’s simple, forgiving, and uses wholesome, organic ingredients to create a hearty loaf bursting with nutty flavor.

Using Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour, known for its high protein content and rich taste, this recipe is perfect for first-time bakers.

With just a few tools, a handful of ingredients, and some patience, you’ll have a warm loaf of bread that you’ll be proud to call your own.

As Julia Child once said, “No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing.” So let’s get started!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 3 cups Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp instant yeast

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 1⁄4 cups warm water (approximately 110°F)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Optional Topping:

• Olive oil for brushing
• Sesame seeds for sprinkling

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. This will form the base of your dough.

Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients

Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a soft, sticky dough forms.

Step 3: Knead the Dough

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead it for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough sticks to your hands, dust lightly with more flour.

Step 4: First Rise

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Step 5: Shape the Dough

Punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.

Step 6: Second Rise

Let the shaped dough rise for another 30 minutes in the same warm spot. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 7: Bake Your Bread

Bake the loaf for 35 minutes, or until it turns a rich golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 8: Cool and Enjoy

Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing. For added flavor, brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds right before baking.

The Joy of Baking Bread

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen.

When you take this loaf out of the oven, you’ll notice its deep golden-brown crust, slightly glossy if brushed with olive oil. The sesame seeds add a delicate crunch, while the soft interior offers a wholesome, nutty flavor from the Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour.

When slicing, listen for the subtle crackle of the crust—it’s a satisfying sign of success! The texture inside should be soft and airy, perfect for spreading butter or dipping into your favorite soup.

Baking Tips for Success:

• Kneading the Dough: If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour, but avoid overloading it—too much can make your bread dense.
• Proofing Environment: A warm, draft-free spot works best for rising. If your kitchen is chilly, try placing the bowl in an oven with just the light on.
• Testing for Doneness: Gently tap the bottom of the loaf when it comes out of the pan. If it sounds hollow, it’s ready!

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Your First Step into the World of Bread Baking

Baking your own bread is more than just a kitchen task—it’s a journey toward wholesome living and creative joy.

This beginner’s hard red spring wheat bread recipe combines simplicity with nutritious, organic ingredients, helping you create a loaf that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Whether it’s your first time or you’re perfecting the craft, each loaf tells a story of care and connection to your food. As you slice into your golden, nutty bread, remember—you’re part of a tradition that nourishes both body and soul.

Bakers, we’d love to see your creations! Share your photos on Instagram and tag #EarlyBirdFarm.

Let’s celebrate your baking success together!

Beginner’s Hard Red Spring Wheat Bread

This beginner-friendly recipe highlights the robust flavor and high protein content of Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour. Perfect for first-time bakers, this recipe produces a hearty, wholesome loaf with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Bread

Cuisine Baking

Servings 1 loaf

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Loaf Pan
• Kitchen Towel
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  

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Dry Ingredients

• 3 cups Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour Stone mill ground
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp instant yeast

Wet Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups warm water Approximately 110°F
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
• Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
• Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm environment (e.g., a kitchen counter in a room around 70-75°F or inside an oven with just the light on) for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan.
• Let the dough rise again for 30 minutes in the same warm environment. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Bake the bread for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For added flavor, brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds before baking. This recipe is beginner-friendly and showcases the nutty flavor profile of Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3g

Keyword Beginner-friendly, Hard Red Spring Wheat, Homemade bread

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