**Homemade Whole Wheat Toasting Bread: A Healthier and Hearty Breakfast Choice**
If you're looking for a healthier and heartier alternative to traditional white bread, look no further than whole wheat toasting bread. Made with whole wheat flour, this bread is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals that will keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning long. It's also a good source of protein, making it a great option for vegetarians and vegans. This versatile bread can be used for sandwiches, toast, French toast, and even croutons. With its slightly nutty flavor and chewy texture, whole wheat toasting bread is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. This article provides three recipes for making whole wheat toasting bread at home, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Whether you prefer a classic sandwich bread, a hearty sourdough bread, or a sweet and nutty multigrain bread, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
PERFECT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
This whole wheat bread recipe makes perfect sandwiches and toast, and it has a rich, complex flavor.
Provided by Judy
Categories Bread and Pizza
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 15 minutes until foamy.
- While the yeast is working, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, egg, milk, and salt. Make sure everything is dissolved and thoroughly combined. With the dough hook attachment, turn the mixer on low, and add the whole wheat flour to the milk mixture one cup at a time.
- Now add the foamy yeast liquid to the dough, keeping the mixer on low speed until you get a well combined wet dough mixture (see the photo). This process will take a few minutes. Now it's time to add the all-purpose flour, ½ cup at a time, with the mixer still at low speed. Added on 4/12/2018: Change to adding 1 tablespoon at a time with the last 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour until the dough "lifts" away from the sides of the mixing bowl, because you might not need all 3 cups of all-purpose flour in the drier months.
- If the dough is still wet, add one tablespoon of flour at a time, until the dough "lifts" from the sides of the mixing bowl. Try not to add too much flour, though. The dough should be soft without sticking to your hands or the mixing bowl. Once the dough ball is formed, knead the dough for another 5 to 7 minutes. The additional kneading helps generate more gluten, and gluten is what gives the bread its signature texture!
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel, and let it proof at room temperature for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is proofing, grease two loaf pans with butter, and set them aside. I usually just rub a cold stick of butter along the sides and bottoms of the pans.
- Once the dough is done with the first hour of proofing, punch it down, and put it back in the mixer. Mix the dough on low speed for 3 to 5 minutes to get rid of any air bubbles. Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a loaf, and place into each of your greased loaf pans.
- Cover the loaves once again with your clean kitchen towel, and let them proof for another 30 minutes at room temperature, until almost doubled in size. (The dough will continue to rise during baking as well.)
- While the dough is proofing, place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Before putting the loaves in the oven, quickly brush the tops with oil. Bake for 30-35 minutes. If the color of the bread gets too dark, tent the loaves with aluminum foil.
- After baking, carefully take the loaves out of the baking pan, and let them cool on a rack. If not, hot steam will moisten the crust, which you don't want! Once the bread is completely cooled, store them in zip-top bags.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: whole wheat flour, flour, yeast, salt, water, olive oil, butter
Provided by Olivia Abramowitz
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Mix together the flour, salt and yeast in a bowl. Add the water and mix until just barely combined.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the dough in a clean bowl and cover it with a tea towel. Let it rise in a cool spot for 2-3 hours
- Once the dough has risen, split it into two even loaves
- Coat a baking sheet with olive oil and then add the two loaves.
- Cook the dough in the oven for 15-30 minutes, or until it sounds hollow when you tap the bottom of the loaves
- Slice and top with jam or butter. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 0 grams
EASY 100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
This is a foolproof, beginner 100% whole wheat bread, easy to make with a stand mixer like a Kitchenaid®.
Provided by Mme Rocha
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Whole Grain Bread Recipes Wheat Bread
Time 3h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the warm water, honey, and yeast in a stand-mixer bowl until mixture becomes foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add half the whole wheat flour, olive oil, and salt to the mixture. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until incorporated. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Mix with a dough hook attachment on low speed, slowly adding the remaining whole wheat flour, increasing the speed to high. Mix on high until the batter is combined and not sticking to the sides of the bowl, about 7 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Flour a surface to work the dough.
- Place the dough onto the floured work surface and shape into a loaf. Use more flour if necessary. Place into the prepared loaf pan.
- Let shaped dough sit in a warm place until it has risen over the top of the pan, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until top of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack. Let cool an additional hour before slicing; otherwise it will feel doughy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 149.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
Simply a great-tasting and easy-to-make whole wheat bread.
Provided by Nita Crabb
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Whole Grain Bread Recipes Wheat Bread
Time 3h
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
- Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
- Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 207.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
WHOLESOME WHEAT BREAD
My sister and I were in 4-H, and Mom was our breads project leader for years. Because of that early training, fresh homemade bread like this is a staple in my own kitchen. -Karen Wingate, Coldwater, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add butter, honey, sugar, salt, milk powder and 3 cups whole wheat flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in remaining whole wheat flour and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into 4 portions. Roll each into a 15-in. rope. For each loaf, twist 2 ropes together; pinch ends to seal. Place in greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Make sure your yeast is active before using it. Proof the yeast in warm water with a little sugar for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly sticky but not too sticky to handle.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan. Let the dough rise again until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Whole wheat toasting bread is a delicious and healthy bread that's easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy fresh, homemade bread that's perfect for toast, sandwiches, or anything else you can think of.
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