Best Whole Wheat Braids Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT BRAIDS

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There's nothing like fresh bread to complete a meal. I've had very good results with this recipe. Braiding the dough makes a pretty presentation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
5 cups whole wheat flour
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, eggs, oil, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Divide into nine pieces; shape each piece into a 14-in. rope and braid three ropes together. Place in three greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 2g fat, Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

HONEY WHOLE WHEAT BRAIDS

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This hearty, wholesome bread has a slightly sweet taste from honey. I grind my own whole wheat to use in this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
All-purpose flour
Melted butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the honey, oil, milk powder, salt, 3 cups whole wheat flour and remaining water; beat for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining whole wheat flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a surface dusted with all-purpose flour; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into six portions. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Braid three ropes; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.