Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread Recipe

Name: Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cracked wheat; 1 cup hot water; 1/4 cup melted margarine; 1 egg (this can be left out to make it an egg free product) (optional); 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 cup nonfat milk; 1/2 cup golden flax seed; 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds (optional); 2 1/2 cups proofed sourdough starter; 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 3 1/2 - 4 cups white flour

Servings: persons

3/4 cup cracked wheat
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup melted margarine
1 egg (this can be left out to make it an egg free product) (optional)
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup golden flax seed
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds (optional)
2 1/2 cups proofed sourdough starter
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 1/2 - 4 cups white flour

1
In a medium bowl place the cracked wheat and pour the hot water over it, let sit.
2
In your mixer place margarine, milk, salt, egg, molasses, honey, flax seeds, and sunflower seeds. Pour in wheat mixture when it reaches lukewarm temperature.
3
Pour in starter and mix well.
4
Starting with wheat flour mix in flour one cup at a time. Mixing well after each addition. You may only need 3-1/2 cups of the white flour.
5
Mix for about 10 minutes to allow the wheat flour to develop.
6
Transfer to a well greased bowl and let rise 1-1/2 hours.
7
Punch down, let rise 1 hours.
8
Divide into three loaves and let rise till doubled.
9
Bake at 350 for about 40-45 minutes, tops will be brown.
10
Thump bottoms of loaves and if they sound hollow they are done.
11
Place on racks to cool.

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup cracked wheat, 1 cup hot water, 1/4 cup melted margarine, 1 egg (this can be left out to make it an egg free product) (optional), and more.

Yes, Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread

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