Soft, wholesome, and fresh out of the oven—a healthy daily loaf made perfectly with Agrim Chakki Atta. Ingredients Dough

• 3 cups Agrim Chakki Atta (Whole Wheat Flour)
• 1 ¼ cups warm water (lukewarm, not hot)
• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp honey or sugar (to feed the yeast)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, melted butter, or olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp salt

Instructions to Cook Activate the Yeast:

• In a large bowl, mix the warm water and honey (or sugar).
• Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and gently stir. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbly.

Mix the Dough:

• Once the yeast is active, stir in the oil and salt.
• Gradually add the Agrim Chakki Atta, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Knead to Perfection:

• Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface.
• Knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minutes.
• The dough should become smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not overly sticky.

First Rise:

• Lightly grease a large, clean bowl with a little oil.
• Place the kneaded dough inside, turning it once to coat the top with oil.
• Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
• Let it rest in a warm, draft-free spot for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.

Shape the Loaf:

• Punch the dough down gently to release the air.
• Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a tight log that fits your bread pan (standard 9×5 inch loaf pan). Place the shaped dough into the greased loaf pan.

Second Rise:

• Cover the pan loosely with the damp towel again.
• Let it rise for another 45 to 60 minutes, until the dough has crowned about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.

Bake:

• Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
• Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is a deep golden brown.
• To test if it’s done, tap the bottom of the loaf—it should sound hollow.

Cool and Slice:

• Remove the bread from the pan immediately and place it on a wire rack.
• Let it cool completely before slicing to ensure the perfect texture!