Best Dees Health Bread Recipes

DEE'S HEALTH BREAD

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I found this recipe on allrecipe.com. I don't know who Dee is but I am grateful she came up with this recipe. My husband and FIL love it. My kids like it when I use it to make "mini" pizzas. Its full of fiber and you feel healthier eating it. Note: I have yet to mix all 4 cups of bread flour into the dough by hand. Also I put the dough into 4 loaf pans and they still come out great. I have put the dough in round casseroles dishes also.

Provided by Cooking Mom of 7

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 55m

Yield 4 Loaves, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 cup warm water
3 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 cup honey (I sometimes use agave nectar)
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil (I use olive)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
7 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup flax seed
1/4 cup cracked wheat
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
4 teaspoons salt
4 cups bread flour

Steps:

In a small bow, dissove the yeast and sugar in a 1/2 cup warm water.
In a large bowl, mix remaing 3 1/2 cups warm water, honey, molasses, oil, eggs, and lemon juice. Mix well.
Add yeast mixture and stir.
Gradually add 5 cups whole wheat flour, beating well after each addition.
Add the flax seed, cracked wheat and sunflower seeds. Stir well.
Let stand for 20 minutes, until mixture is very light. Stir in salt and the rest of the flours until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Knead 10 to 15 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Put into a greased bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled.
Punch down and shape into 6 round balls. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes. Form in loaves and let rise covered until doubled. Bake at 375 degress for 25-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 239.4, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 5.2

EASY ITALIAN EASTER BREAD

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This traditional Easter bread is topped with colored raw eggs, which cook as the bread bakes. It makes for a pretty centerpiece.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (20 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
5 uncooked eggs, dyed
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
Decorator candies, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in fruit, almonds and aniseed until blended. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 24-in. rope. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Gently separate ropes and tuck dyed eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.