Traditional Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Name: Traditional Whole Wheat Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ; 1/4 cup mashed potato flakes; 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups water; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat until blended. Beat in eggs until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn 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 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

836

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ, 1/4 cup mashed potato flakes, 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, and more.

Yes, Traditional Whole Wheat 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Traditional Whole Wheat Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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