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Bread » Yeast Bread » Easy Whole Wheat French Bread Recipe (No-Knead)

Easy Whole Wheat French Bread Recipe (No-Knead)

Created by Amy Engberson 37 Comments

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There is nothing that say’s welcome home like the smell of freshly baked bread! My Whole Wheat French Bread is a no-knead recipe and still produces a light fluffy loaf of bread!

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It doesn’t matter how many times I explain to my boys that whole wheat bread is better for them than white bread they still stick loaves of white bread in the cart every time they go shopping with me. They tell me about all of their friends who have cool moms who buy white bread, as if I care! I’m not going to lie I like white bread too, and I buy it ALL the time so don’t feel bad for my boys, they aren’t deprived. However, I like wheat bread equally as well and prefer it because it is so much healthier. Okay…off my soapbox.

If you are looking for a delicious way to get a little more whole grains in your/your children’s diet Whole Wheat French Bread is a fantastic place to start. This recipe doesn’t require any kneading, if it did I likely wouldn’t make it. Each loaf is super soft and light! Just think about grabbing a warm slice of bread and slathering it in butter! It doesn’t get any better than that!

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Step by step instructions for making French bread made with whole wheat.

Begin by adding warm water to a bowl. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over water. Let sit until bubbly. Usually about 15 minutes.

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Add dry ingredients and oil.

Let it mix in stand mixer until combined. Check consistency to ensure a soft dough that’s just past the “not sticky” stage. Add a little more flour if the dough is still sticky.

Let the mixer “knead” the dough on low speed for 5 minutes.

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Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 10 minutes.

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Punch dough down. You can use this as a stress reliever if you want!

Cover dough again and repeat that process 2 more times for a total of 30 minutes.
whole wheat french bread 5After 30 minutes of repeating that process remove dough from bowl and set on a floured countertop.

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Divide dough in half and shape into long loaves. Slice the tops of each loaf in a diagonal cut.

Place loaves on baking sheet. Brush tops of loaves with beaten egg.

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Bake.

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Slice bread, slather with butter, and enjoy!

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What to serve with French Bread?

Whole Wheat French Bread is fantastic eaten by itself but it’s also awesome served with these easy soup recipes and easy Italian recipes

  • Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini
  • Slow Cooker Cube Steak in Mushroom Sauce
  • Chicken Gnocchi Soup
  • Ravioli Casserole
  • Pesto Pasta Salad
  • Breakfast Pizza 

Whole Wheat French Bread

There's nothing like coming home to the smell of freshly baked whole wheat french bread! This is a no knead recipe which makes it totally doable to me. It's perfect served with a nice hot bowl of soup!
4.25 from 8 votes
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: French Bread, No Knead Whole Wheat Bread, Whole Wheat Bread, Whole Wheat French Bread
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 1696kcal
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 TBSP yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 cup whole wheat flour add more as needed

Instructions

  • Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit for about 10 minutes until bubbly and activated.
  • Add remaining ingrdients. Using a dough hook mix until combined. Check consistency of dough. Dough should be soft but not sticky. If it is too sticky add additional flour one Tablespoon at a time until consistency is soft.
  • Continue mixing dough on low speed for 5 mintues.
  • Cover bowl with towel and allow to sit in a warm place for 10 minutes. Punch dough down. Cover and repeat process tow more times for a total of 30 minutes of rising.
  • After the third time divide the dough in half. Shape in two long loaves on a floured surface. Place loaves on a greased baking sheet.
  • Cut diagonal slices in the tops of each loaf. Whisk egg whie. Brush with egg mixture.
  • Cover and let rise about 15-20 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Let sit in bread pans for a couple minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack and let cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1696kcal | Carbohydrates: 294g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1754mg | Potassium: 1345mg | Fiber: 40g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 13mg
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

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  1. Erren says

    January 13, 2017 at 11:55 am

    This bread looks gorgeous! I want some!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      January 20, 2017 at 6:04 pm

      It’s almost impossible to walk past a warm slice of this bread and not gobble it up!

      Reply
  2. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    January 13, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Luckily my boys prefer wheat so it’s not usually a fight! Me on the other hand, there are certain sandwiches that just HAVE to be made on white or sour dough (grilled cheese). This french bread looks great though! I bet it would make a great french bread pizza!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      January 20, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      How nice that your boys naturally love whole wheat! It would make a fantastic French bread pizza!

      Reply
  3. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    January 13, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    My goodness. This bread just sounds DIVINE. And it’s been entirely too long since I made some at home, so I’m gonna fix that this weekend… Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      January 20, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Homemade bread is always a good idea! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Amy Stafford says

    January 14, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    This bread looks so good. I can only imagine how amazing it smells while baking!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      January 20, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Oh, the smell is one of my favorite parts!

      Reply
  5. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    January 15, 2017 at 7:07 am

    This bread looks amazing. I can’t wait to try your recipe! I’m amazed at how easy and quick it is.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      January 20, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks! It really is pretty fast to make a few loaves of this French bread! There is nothing like the smell of it as it bakes!

      Reply
  6. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    January 16, 2017 at 6:53 am

    French bread is the perfect additional to any meal of ours! How delicious!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      January 20, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      Agreed! French bread is just right with pretty much any dinner!

      Reply
  7. Anne says

    February 11, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    Absolutely beautiful dough, rises very well. Bread is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      February 15, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      Yay! I’m glad it worked so well for you! It’s one of my quick and easy go to breads!

      Reply
  8. RocíocCastro says

    March 24, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    Muy bueno saberlo pero en españo. Fgracias

    Reply
  9. Erica says

    August 24, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Quick question….. after forming it into a log and letting it rise for a 2nd time it didn’t hold its shape and flattened out on the sheet pan. What could I do differently to help solve that problem???

    Thanks

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    • Amy Engberson says

      August 29, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Erica! My bread flattens out when it’s rising the second time too. French bread is usually a little wider and not so tall so it doesn’t bother me at all. If you wanted it taller maybe you could set the loaves right next to each other on the pan so they would “bump” into each other when they are rising which would prevent them from spreading too much on that side anyway. Or you could always bake it in a bread pan and just make a loaf out of it, although you would have to increase the bake time because it would be thicker. Have a graet day!

      Reply
  10. Alicia Gorton says

    September 15, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    I am actively making this bread right now! Serving tonight with chicken alfredo for my husband and in-laws. Hope to impress! =)

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    • Amy Engberson says

      September 15, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      That sounds amazing! We love this bread right out of the oven with lots of butter!

      Reply
  11. Judy says

    February 21, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    Looking forward to making this. What temperature should the warm water be?

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      February 23, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Hi Judy! I don’t actually test the temperature of my water. I run it over the inside of my wrist and if it’s just warm enough to be pretty warm but not too hot it’s just right! It’s not very scientific but that’s how I do it. Hopefully that helps!

      Reply
  12. Ranita Ragunathan says

    March 7, 2019 at 8:01 am

    The sugar makes it way too sweet for bread in my opinion. Not for anyone who doesn’t normally eat a lot of sugar in their daily lives vos your palate WILL notice it.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 11, 2019 at 10:04 pm

      I’m sure you could reduce the amount of honey you add if you’d like. I’ve never tried reducing it though, so I can’t promise results.

      Reply
  13. Janet says

    March 17, 2019 at 9:25 am

    You mention brush with egg mixture in the instructions but no mention of this in the ingredients. Is egg mixture one egg white with pinch of salt? Thanks

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 18, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      Sorry about that. I whisk one egg white, then brush the tops of the French bread with the egg white mixture! Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Patricia says

    April 4, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    I added nutritional yeast and flax seeds to make it more healthier

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      April 5, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Great idea! Anytime you can make it healthier thats a win!

      Reply
  15. Lauren says

    May 2, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    Are all the ingredients supposed to be doubled, as show in the recipe above? Everything is listed twice except the flour. Doesn’t seem right!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      May 2, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      Oh my goodness! No, they aren’t supposed to be doubled. I’m not sure what going on with my recipe plug in. I’ll check on it and hopefully get it fixed soon! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  16. James says

    May 10, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Amy I am planning on making bread this upcoming weekend, just one quick question, is it possible to use instant yeast in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      May 14, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Yes! YOu can use instant yeast! It should work just fine! Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Sakshi says

    August 7, 2019 at 11:59 am

    Hi, if I don’t have a stand-mixer will a hand-mixer work?

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      August 23, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      Yes! If you have a hand mixer you could use that as long as it’s pretty heavy duty. You could also mix it by hand if you are ambitious! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Jenn says

    August 15, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    I’m making this bread for the 4th time right now! Loving the results. I’m still a beginner bread baker, so I’m learning alot by trial and error – – like don’t over proof your dough or it will collapse in the oven! Still delicious though. I usually half the recipe. Last time I made this, we used the loaf to make a party sub, and it worked beautifully. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      August 23, 2019 at 4:04 pm

      I love that you are starting to bake bread! There is nothing quite like homemade bread! How fun you get to enjoy it!

      Reply
  19. Nil says

    September 3, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    This was the easiest French bread I ever made, and it is delicious! I’ll definitely keep this recipe.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      September 7, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      Yay! French bread is delicious served with so many meals! Making with whole wheat is even better! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!

      Reply
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