Whole Grain Loaf Recipe
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Whole Grain Loaf

By: Nancy Means 
"'This flavorful bread is eye-catching and chock-full of nutrients,' writes field editor Nancy Means of Moline, Illinois. 'I baked this beautiful loaf on stage at the state fair and won Reserve Grand Champion.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
  • 1/2 cup small curd 2% cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup rye flour
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
  • Cornmeal
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cottage cheese, honey, oil, salt, egg and 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in whole wheat and rye flours, oats, whet germ and enough remaining all-purpose flour to make a soft dough. Tun onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 75 minutes.
  2. Punch dough down; let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into a ball. Place on a greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 120 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by STibbs   view full review
This is a great bread! I made a few changed based on what I had on hand: I didn't have rye...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by tawny perry   view full review
We loved this bread! Because I don't eat dairy I substituted tofu and it turned out great....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by Lou   view full review
This is fabulous recipe. I made the dough in the bread machine, then punched down and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by Bakeshopgirl   view full review
Since this recipe didn't have any reviews- good or bad, I thought I'd give it a try. Being big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2010 by Jacki   view full review
I really thought bread was too dense.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by mustardmel   view full review
I made this recipe into cloverleaf rolls with my bread machine, and they were very good. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by Halz   view full review
I wish I could give more than 5 stars.... this bread is fantastic!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
I inverted the ratio of whole wheat & all purpose flours. Turned out well. Sweet indeed!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2011 by cbisquit   view full review
Very delicious; the honey makes it moist and surprisingly sweet. I used 3/4 a cup of whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by CookieMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
LOVE this bread. I mixed it in the bread machine and baked one round loaf in the oven for 25...

 

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