This hearty whole wheat bread offers a perfect balance of nutty flavor and comforting texture, ideal for sandwiches or toast. By incorporating cracked wheat and wheat germ, the loaf gains a satisfying crunch and robust graininess without becoming too dense. The touch of honey and butter enriches the crumb, ensuring every slice is tender yet substantial. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a healthy lunch accompaniment, this bread captures the rustic charm of homemade baking. It pairs beautifully with soups, salads, or simply with a pat of butter. Simple to prepare with common pantry staples, this recipe delivers a nutritious, fiber-rich loaf that the whole family will enjoy fresh from the oven.
Wheat Bread (3 Pts
Description
This hearty whole wheat bread offers a perfect balance of nutty flavor and comforting texture, ideal for sandwiches or toast. By incorporating cracked wheat and wheat germ, the loaf gains a satisfying crunch and robust graininess without becoming too dense. The touch of honey and butter enriches the crumb, ensuring every slice is tender yet substantial. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a healthy lunch accompaniment, this bread captures the rustic charm of homemade baking. It pairs beautifully with soups, salads, or simply with a pat of butter. Simple to prepare with common pantry staples, this recipe delivers a nutritious, fiber-rich loaf that the whole family will enjoy fresh from the oven.Ingredients
Directions
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Add all ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order listed: yeast, /50 flour, bread flour, cracked wheat cereal, wheat germ, honey, butter, dry milk, salt, and water.
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Insert the pan into the bread machine and select the WHITE bread setting.
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Press Start and allow the machine to complete the baking cycle.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 537.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.8g8%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
- Cholesterol 0.1mg1%
- Sodium 4944.6mg207%
- Total Carbohydrate 108.1g37%
- Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
- Sugars 7.3g
- Protein 14.6g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The /50 flour mentioned is a specific blend made by Hodgson Mills, often found in health food stores like Whole Foods. It ensures the whole wheat bread is substantial but not heavy.
For a less crunchy loaf, soak the cracked wheat in 1/4 cup boiling water for 5 minutes before adding it to the pan. If you do this, decrease the water in the recipe to 5/8 cup to compensate for the added moisture.
Nutrition per serving: less than 1 gm soluble fiber; 27 gm carbohydrates; 4 gm protein; 2 gm fat (13% calories from fat).
