Best 4 Elaines Cracked Wheat Bread Recipes

Cracked wheat bread is a wholesome and nutritious bread made using cracked wheat or bulgur. It has a slightly nutty flavor and a chewy texture that makes it a great choice for sandwiches, toast, or croutons. This article provides three variations of cracked wheat bread, including a basic recipe, a sourdough recipe, and a recipe for whole wheat cracked wheat bread.

The basic recipe is a great place to start for those who are new to making cracked wheat bread. It uses a simple combination of ingredients and can be made in a bread machine or by hand. The sourdough recipe adds a tangy flavor to the bread and is a good choice for those who like sourdough bread. The whole wheat cracked wheat bread recipe is a healthy and hearty option that is made with whole wheat flour and cracked wheat. All three recipes are easy to follow and result in delicious and satisfying bread.

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CRACKED WHEAT BREAD I

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This is a nice light loaf.

Provided by Sue Litster

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Whole Grain Bread Recipes Wheat Bread

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
3 cups bread flour
⅓ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup cracked wheat
1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select regular/light cycle; press Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 270.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CRACKED WHEAT BREAD II

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Nutty and moist, this bread is light and makes great toast.

Provided by NMLARSON

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Whole Grain Bread Recipes Wheat Bread

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups warm water
½ cup cracked wheat
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
⅓ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup milk
1 cup whole wheat flour
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in cracked wheat and simmer for 10 minutes; let cool to lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
Pour the cracked wheat mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the butter, salt, molasses, honey, milk, yeast mixture, whole wheat flour and 2 cups of the bread flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until the loaves sound hollow when tapped on top and bottom. Cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 364 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CRACKED WHEAT BREAD

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Make and share this Cracked Wheat Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pansregnig

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 3h40m

Yield 1 large loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
2/3 cracked wheat
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
2 teaspoons yeast

Steps:

Add all ingredients to bread machine and bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1876.2, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Sodium 2349.7, Carbohydrate 335.1, Fiber 26.1, Sugar 27.2, Protein 50.3

CRACKED WHEAT BUTTERMILK BREAD

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Slices of this crusty bread are great alongside meals or for sandwiches. It's one of the lightest wheat breads I've ever tried. -Ruth Stoops, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
6 tablespoons cracked wheat
3/4 cup warm buttermilk (70° to 80°)
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups bread flour
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring the water and cracked wheat to a boil; boil for 6 minutes. Drain; cool for 15 minutes. Place all ingredients, including cracked wheat, in bread machine pan in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of warm buttermilk or flour if needed.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

For a more flavorful bread, use freshly ground cracked wheat.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will result in a tough bread.
If you're using a bread machine, add the ingredients to the machine in the order specified by the manufacturer.
Bake the bread until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Elaine's Cracked Wheat Bread is a delicious and healthy bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, this bread is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a new bread recipe, give Elaine's Cracked Wheat Bread a try. You won't be disappointed!