% Whole Wheat Bread

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, dark, and hearty homemade loaf with a deep molasses flavor and tender crumb
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This % Whole Wheat Bread is a comforting classic that brings a rich, slightly sweet depth to your table. Made with scalded milk, molasses, and whole wheat flour, it offers a robust texture and a warm, caramel-like aroma. The addition of shortening ensures a tender crumb that holds up well to slicing. Perfect for making thick toast with butter, serving alongside hearty soups, or using for sandwiches. This bread improves as it rests, making it an excellent make-ahead item for weekend baking. Enjoy the satisfying aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes.

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% Whole Wheat Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 569.7

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This % Whole Wheat Bread is a comforting classic that brings a rich, slightly sweet depth to your table. Made with scalded milk, molasses, and whole wheat flour, it offers a robust texture and a warm, caramel-like aroma. The addition of shortening ensures a tender crumb that holds up well to slicing. Perfect for making thick toast with butter, serving alongside hearty soups, or using for sandwiches. This bread improves as it rests, making it an excellent make-ahead item for weekend baking. Enjoy the satisfying aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the milk until scalding hot, then allow it to cool to lukewarm temperature.
  2. Dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup of warm water and set aside to activate.
  3. Stir the sugar and molasses into the cooled lukewarm milk until fully dissolved.
  4. Combine the milk mixture, yeast mixture, salt, shortening, and flour in a large bowl.
  5. Mix until a stiff dough forms, adding more flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
  6. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  7. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  8. Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles.
  9. Divide the dough and shape into 6 loaves.
  10. Place loaves in greased pans and let rise again until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  11. Bake at 375 degrees F (191&# 194;°C) for 40 minutes or until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
  12. Remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 569.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.8g69%
Saturated Fat 17.0g85%
Cholesterol 9.6mg4%
Sodium 192.0mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 27.8g10%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 27.8g
Protein 16.3g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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