Basic Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

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Basic Whole Wheat Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/8 tsp vitamin cup powder (it helps the bread to rise better) (optional)
  • 6 cups whole wheat flour (may be a little more or less)

Directions:

  1. Proof yeast by mixing with 1Tablespoon honey and 1/4 cup warm water in a glass measuring cup.
  2. Set aside and allow to stand until it bubbles up.
  3. 5-10 minutes.
  4. If using instant yeast, skip this step and mix yeast in with dry ingredients.
  5. In a large mixing bowl blend together water, salt, honey, oil and vitamin C powder.
  6. Add 3 cups of the flour and the yeast mixture.
  7. Mix thoroughly.
  8. Add in as much of the remaining flour as you can stir in.
  9. Then turn out onto a board and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  10. Try not to add too much more than the 6 cups called for in the recipe.
  11. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size.
  12. About 1-1/2 hours.
  13. Punch down, divide in half and shape into two loaves.
  14. Place in oiled pans, cover and let rise until doubled.
  15. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
  16. Turn out of pans and let cool on a rack.
  17. Enjoy!
  18. You can also use 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 unbleached flour if you prefer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 668.15 Kcal (2797 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.84g 21%
Sodium 781.25mg 33%
Potassium 172.81mg 4%
Total Carbs 123.06g 41%
Sugars 15.29g 61%
Dietary Fiber 3.28g 13%
Protein 11.76g 24%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 9.6mg 54%
Calcium 30.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 266.13 Kcal (1114 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.51g 21%
Sodium 311.18mg 33%
Potassium 68.83mg 4%
Total Carbs 49.02g 41%
Sugars 6.09g 61%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 13%
Protein 4.68g 24%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5%
Iron 3.8mg 54%
Calcium 12mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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