Cracked Wheat Bread II Recipe
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Cracked Wheat Bread II

By: NMLARSON  
"Nutty and moist, this bread is light and makes great toast."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 - 9x5 inch loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1/2 cup cracked wheat
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/3 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 151 | Total Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 4mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by CARLIRENE 
This is an incredibly light, tasteful bread. I let it rise for almost a full hour and a half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2008 by Carolyn Kemp-VanSwol 
This is the best Cracked Wheat Bread Recipe I had ever used. I cut the All Purpose Flour down... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2007 by Love Lilacs 
This bread was great! It has a wonderful aroma that lasts. The crust is perfectly crusty. You... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by KD 
I have made several wheat breads in our bread machine -- most from "all recipes". This is by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
Great bread, Nancy. Wonderful dense texture but with a light and fluffy crumb. Nutty flavor,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by Paul Sterling 
I have searched for a great wheat bread recipe for years- I've finally found it! Unbelievable... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by HSILCOX 
Excellent recipe. I increased the amount of whole-wheat flour (reducing the white flour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2005 by danc 
very good bread MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by CINDILOU22 
very easy recipe. wonderful texture and flavor. also makes great dinner rolls. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2009 by Jools 
With a soft texture and a firm yet giving crust, this Cracked Wheat bread recipe sure pleased... MORE

 
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