Whole Grain Bread Recipe

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Whole Grain Bread Recipe
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Mon, 01-24-2005 - 7:34pm

Whole Grain Bread - Yields 2 loaves - cut 20 slices per loaf


2 packages dry yeast
3 cups lukewarm water, divided
1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup molasses (optional - SB nutritionist recommended leaving this out - it is a personal choice)
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups wheat germ - (I use untoasted version)
7 cups whole wheat flour, divided


Dissolve yeast in 1 cup water (warmed to 105 degrees F) to which honey has been added. Let soak 5 to 10 minutes. Mix oil, molasses and remaining warmed water. Stir in salt and wheat germ. Combine yeast and molasses mixtures. Mix in 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; then mix in 3 more cups, blending as well as possible. Turn dough onto board and, using the remaining 1/2 cup flour, knead dough until it is smooth and springy (about 12 minutes). Put dough into oiled bowl, turning it in order to oil the surface. Cover with a towel and allow to rise until doubled in bulk (about 1 1/2 hours).


Punch dough down and let it rest for about 20 minutes. Knead dough about 5 minutes more; then divide it into 2 loaves. Place in two well-oiled loaf pans. If desired, brush tops with beaten egg, to which water has been added, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let rise until loaves are well rounded and high in pans (about 1 hour).


Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 1 hour or until bread tests done. Remove from pans. Cool on rack. To serve, slice thin, and spread with butter. This is a very filling bread.

              

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 01-24-2005 - 7:57pm

Here's a version from the South Beach Diet Cookbook:


Whole Grain Loaf


16 slices
Description

If you have had a difficult time finding a bread at your local grocery store that fits your new diet, perhaps you might want to consider this simple whole wheat bread. It's very easy to make, and the results are just delicious.

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