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Whole Wheat Bread

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  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 3 hr 50 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 32
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Looking forward to making some yeast bread at home? Then check out this whole wheat bread recipe.
Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages regular active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105° F to 115° F)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar or honey
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups hot water
  • 4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 3/4 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  •  
    1
    In small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, salt and hot water; cool 5 minutes.
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    2
    To cooled brown sugar mixture, beat in 3 cups of the whole wheat flour with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Beat in remaining 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour and the dissolved yeast. With spoon, stir in 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups of the all-purpose flour until dough pulls cleanly away from side of bowl.
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    3
    On floured work surface, knead in remaining 1/2 to 1 cup all-purpose flour until dough is smooth and elastic, 10 to 15 minutes. Grease large bowl with shortening or cooking spray. Place dough in bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80° F to 85° F) 30 to 45 minutes or until light and doubled in size.
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    4
    Generously grease 2 (8 x 4- or 9 x 5-inch) loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray. Gently push fist into dough to deflate; divide in half. On lightly floured work surface, roll out each half of dough with rolling pin into 18 x 8-inch rectangle. Starting with one 8-inch side, roll up dough tightly, pressing with thumbs to seal after each turn. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal; press each end with side of hand to seal. Fold ends under loaf; place seam side down in pan. Cover; let rise in warm place 30 to 45 minutes or until light and doubled in size.
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    5
    Heat oven to 375° F. Uncover dough; bake 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until loaves sound hollow when lightly tapped. Immediately remove from pans; place on wire racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Whole wheat flour adds a nutty flavor, hearty texture and higher fiber content, and best of all, adds good-for-you whole grains in a tasty way.

Nutrition Information

130 Calories, 2g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 24g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Slice
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
15
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Potassium
100mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
3g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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