PERFECT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
This whole wheat bread recipe makes perfect sandwiches and toast, and it has a rich, complex flavor.
Provided by Judy
Categories Bread and Pizza
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 15 minutes until foamy.
- While the yeast is working, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, egg, milk, and salt. Make sure everything is dissolved and thoroughly combined. With the dough hook attachment, turn the mixer on low, and add the whole wheat flour to the milk mixture one cup at a time.
- Now add the foamy yeast liquid to the dough, keeping the mixer on low speed until you get a well combined wet dough mixture (see the photo). This process will take a few minutes. Now it's time to add the all-purpose flour, ½ cup at a time, with the mixer still at low speed. Added on 4/12/2018: Change to adding 1 tablespoon at a time with the last 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour until the dough "lifts" away from the sides of the mixing bowl, because you might not need all 3 cups of all-purpose flour in the drier months.
- If the dough is still wet, add one tablespoon of flour at a time, until the dough "lifts" from the sides of the mixing bowl. Try not to add too much flour, though. The dough should be soft without sticking to your hands or the mixing bowl. Once the dough ball is formed, knead the dough for another 5 to 7 minutes. The additional kneading helps generate more gluten, and gluten is what gives the bread its signature texture!
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel, and let it proof at room temperature for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is proofing, grease two loaf pans with butter, and set them aside. I usually just rub a cold stick of butter along the sides and bottoms of the pans.
- Once the dough is done with the first hour of proofing, punch it down, and put it back in the mixer. Mix the dough on low speed for 3 to 5 minutes to get rid of any air bubbles. Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a loaf, and place into each of your greased loaf pans.
- Cover the loaves once again with your clean kitchen towel, and let them proof for another 30 minutes at room temperature, until almost doubled in size. (The dough will continue to rise during baking as well.)
- While the dough is proofing, place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Before putting the loaves in the oven, quickly brush the tops with oil. Bake for 30-35 minutes. If the color of the bread gets too dark, tent the loaves with aluminum foil.
- After baking, carefully take the loaves out of the baking pan, and let them cool on a rack. If not, hot steam will moisten the crust, which you don't want! Once the bread is completely cooled, store them in zip-top bags.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
PLEASE SEE MY METRIC CHART ABOUT THE FLOUR. Make sure the egg and oil are at room temperature and be sure to aerate your flour before measuring. No mixer? Just mix it in a bowl by hand but knead longer, about 150 turns. (This recipe also works with all white flour) - Jenny Jones
Time 1h30m
Yield One loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place flours, yeast, sugar & salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in milk, followed by oil and egg.
- Beat on high for 2 minutes.
- On low speed add about 1/4 cup bread flour until dough forms a mass.
- Place dough on floured surface and knead 50 turns.
- Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
- Shape dough into a loaf and place in a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4-inch loaf pan.
- Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot until it's one inch taller than the pan, about 35 minutes.
- Meantime, preheat oven to 375° F.
- Bake for 30 minutes. After the first 15 minutes, I cover the top of the loaf with a foil tent to prevent over-browning.
- Remove immediately from pan onto a cooling rack. Let it cool at least 10 minutes before slicing.
3 MINUTE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
This is too simple, and no bread machine required. This makes a beautiful and really healthy bread. I was really skeptical when a friend gave me this recipe but the result was great. The 3 minutes is prep time it does take an hour to bake.
Provided by Marlitt
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h23m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl dissolve the yeast in warm milk ( not hot).
- Add the rest of the ingredients (very important, do not forget the vinegar) and stir well.
- Pour dough into a 5 x 9 loaf pan.
- Place into a cold oven and turn the heat to 400°F.
- DO NOT LET THIS DOUGH RISE BEFORE PUTTING INTO OVEN AND OVEN IS COLD.
- Bake for 10 minutes then cut a slit in the top of the dough.
- After 40 minutes of baking you can brush the top of the loaf with butter or an egg wash.
- After 60 minutes reduce the heat to 350°F then bake another 50 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the pan and bake another 15-30 minutes.
- Bread is done when it sounds hollow.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1946.4, Fat 75.3, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 4942.2, Carbohydrate 265.3, Fiber 59.5, Sugar 28.1, Protein 72.8
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