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Whole Wheat Bread I

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"Whole wheat bread with cracked wheat berries. Let it rise twice if you want a finer grained bread. Unbaked loaves can be frozen. Recipe can also be doubled." — Mary Lynn

Directions

In a two quart saucepan, combine the cracked wheat, salt, and 3/4 cup water. Cook until the cracked wheat is soft, and water is absorbed. Add molasses or honey, lard, and 1 1/2 cups water to the cracked wheat. Heat, or cool, until the temperature is 125 degrees F (50 degrees C).
Combine whole wheat flour and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Add the cracked wheat mixture; beat with an electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat 3 minutes longer on high speed. Stir in enough all purpose flour to make a stiff dough.
Knead on a floured, cloth covered board until dough is smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Divide and shape into 2 loaves; roll up tightly to prevent air pockets from forming while rising. Place into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Cover with a clean cloth. Allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Cover loaf with aluminum foil, and continue to bake for 30 minutes. Remove bread to wire rack to cool. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 10 mins

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Jan 06, 2003

bulgar wheat can be used instead of craked wheat with this recipe. it was good but needs smaller loaf pans if you want "normal" size loafs.

—TUXEDODOGG

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Nov 02, 2006

made 12 rolls instead for stews and sandwiches - easy recipe with only 1 rising. Hearty yet light.

—kn1

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4 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
139 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
26.4 g
9%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
2.1 g
3%

Fiber
2.2 g
9%

Protein
4.1 g
8%

Sodium
195 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Whole Wheat Bread I

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 139
** Calories from Fat: 19

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 2.1g 3 %
** Saturated Fat 0.7g 4 %
** Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
** Sodium 195mg 8 %
** Potassium 81mg 2 %
** Total Carbohydrates 26.4g 9 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
** Protein 4.1g 8 %
** Sugars 4g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 21 %
** Niacin 25 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 28 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.