Wholesome Wheat Bread Recipe
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Wholesome Wheat Bread

By: Karen Wingate 
"My sister and I were in 4-H, and Mom was our breads project leader for years. Because of that early training, fresh homemade bread like this is a staple in my own kitchen. -Karen Wingate, Coldwater, Kansas"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 32 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, butter, honey, milk powder, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down. Shape dough into traditional loaves or divide into fourths and roll each portion into a 15-in. rope. Twist two ropes together. Place in greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One slice (prepared with margarine) equals 144 calories, 2 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 239 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2009 by MrsWarren   view full review
This is a great recipe - especially for dinner rolls! Frankly, I prefer this recipe as a roll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful bread--lives up to the name wholesome. I halved the recipe, added 1/4 cup wheat germ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2007 by Brittany   view full review
Mine turned out exactly like the picture! Easy and good receipe, I followed the receipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by LittleCookGirl   view full review
Fantastic bread! I will definitely be using this recipe! It's so healthy and delicious. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by Lerie   view full review
very good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by TurtleLove   view full review
Just made this bread and wow...did it turn out great! I used the bread machine on a dough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by cooks4forty   view full review
Very good! I also added 1/4 cup wheat germ, and loved the result. I can't wait to try it as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Sue2566   view full review
Excellent flavor and a texture I really love. Can't wait to see how it toasts up tomorrow morning.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by JEWELSTAR23   view full review
Very tasty and slightly sweet bread!! I think i might have killed the yeast because the water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by bateperson   view full review
Absolutely Awesome! Made this late on a Sunday night and after letting the loaves cool for 10...

 

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