Crunchy Cracked Wheat Bread Recipe

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Crunchy Cracked Wheat Bread
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  1. Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water into a bowl with the cracked wheat and let stand about 45 minutes to soften. Drain and squeeze out the excess water.
  2. Sprinkle yeast and sugar into a bowl with 1/4 cup warm water. Stir to dissolve and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. Mix the buttermilk, molasses, honey, and 4 tablespoons butter in a small bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, combine salt, sesame and sunflower seeds, and whole wheat flour. Add yeast and buttermilk mixtures and stir until smooth. Add drained cracked wheat and stir to combine.
  5. Using a wooden spoon to mix, add all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir until soft dough forms (you may need to use your hands to blend it well). Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until dough is soft and springy, about 7-8 minutes. Add more flour, 1 tablespoons at a time, if needed. The dough will be a little bit sticky.
  6. Place dough in a greased bowl; turn it in the bowl to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  7. Prepare 2 baking sheets by lightly greasing and sprinkling with a thin layer of cornmeal. Set aside.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°.
  9. Gently punch down dough; turn out onto lightly floured surface; divide into 3 equal portions and shape into 3 round or oval loaves. Place on prepared pans. Melt and cool remaining tablespoons butter and spread over tops of loaves. Sprinkle with a few sunflower seeds. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes until brown. Cool on racks and eat warm. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4180.56 Kcal (17503 kJ)
Calories from fat 911.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 101.28g 156%
Cholesterol 179.6mg 60%
Sodium 3526.75mg 147%
Potassium 2062.01mg 44%
Total Carbs 700.56g 234%
Sugars 87.87g 351%
Dietary Fiber 47.31g 189%
Protein 117.82g 236%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 39.8mg 221%
Calcium 1015.6mg 102%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 317.77 Kcal (1330 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.7g 156%
Cholesterol 13.65mg 60%
Sodium 268.07mg 147%
Potassium 156.74mg 44%
Total Carbs 53.25g 234%
Sugars 6.68g 351%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 189%
Protein 8.96g 236%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 24%
Iron 3mg 221%
Calcium 77.2mg 102%

* 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

  • 91.3
    Points
  • 109
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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