Anyone make their own whole grain bread?
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Anyone make their own whole grain bread?
| Mon, 05-16-2005 - 3:51pm |
I was just wondering if anyone has a good recipe for whole grain bread either for the bread maker or by hand. I tried searching the past posts to no avail.
Just thought I'd try making my own when I start Phase 2 rather than buying it (I've found it to be really expensive and I usually make my bread anyway). Thanks! Allison

Here are a few I found:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbsouthbeach&msg=12469.1
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbsouthbeach&msg=10809.1
Hope this helps!
I found this one in my file of saved recipes......the ones I have copied from postings on the message board. I have not tried it yet, but if you feel adventurous......
(Several months ago, I also posted a recipe that my husband developed for cracked wheat English muffins. If you can't find it, but want it, I'll be glad to post it again.)
-Judy
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.