THE Best Homemade Wheat Bread EVER

I have yet to master bread until now....  This recipe is amazing and came out perfect the first time.

Homemade Wheat Bread

1 loaf

Ingredients: 

1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons instant active dry yeast

Instructions: 

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl and yeast; stir.  wait for about 5 minutes until yeast mixture is bubbly.

2. Add flours and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10-15 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with a clean towel and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.

3. Punch dough down; knead for a few minutes until smooth and then form into a loaf. Place in greased loaf pan and cover. Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. If loaf starts browning too soon, lightly lay a piece of foil on top of the loaf to prevent too much darkening.

5. Remove bread from oven, coat with butter (if desired - it does make a softer crust) and allow to rest in pan for a few minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cover with a cloth. Slice and enjoy while still warm!  Leftover bread can be stored in an airtight bag or frozen until needed.