Healthy Pecan Bread Recipe

Name: Healthy Pecan Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 5 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 2 c. whole wheat flour; 1/2 c. wheat germ; 1 c. chopped pecans; 2 tsp. salt; 2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each) fast-rise yeast; 1 c. water; 1 c. plain nonfat yogurt; 1/3 c. honey; 1/4 c. margarine or butter; 3 eggs (at room temperature)

Servings: persons

5 c. all-purpose flour, divided
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 c. chopped pecans
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each) fast-rise yeast
1 c. water
1 c. plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. margarine or butter
3 eggs (at room temperature)

1
Set aside 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
2
In a large bowl, mix remaining 4 cups of all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, pecans, salt and yeast.
3
In a saucepan over low heat, heat water, yogurt, honey and margarine until very warm (125u00b0 to 130u00b0); stir into dry mixture.
4
Mix in eggs and only enough reserved flour to make soft dough.
5
On lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half; shape each half into smooth ball.
7
Place in 2 greased 8-inch round cake pans.
8
Cover; let rise in warm place (80u00b0 to 85u00b0) until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
9
Bake at 375u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 c. all-purpose flour, divided, 2 c. whole wheat flour, 1/2 c. wheat germ, 1 c. chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Healthy Pecan 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.

Healthy Pecan Bread

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