Whole wheat is one of the most versatile of the dark flours. It is called "whole meal" or "wholemeal" by the English and Irish, and "graham flour," after Dr. Sylvester Graham, who in 1837 advocated flour milled from the whole grain.

Here are some recipes that incorporate whole wheat flour to provide added nutrition and flavor. Try one of these recipes or feel free to share a recipe.
| Alpine Wheat Bread (Bread Machine) |
| Basic Whole Wheat Bread Recipe (uses freshly milled whole wheat flour) |
| Cracked Wheat Bread |
| Honey Wheat Bread |
| Irish Brown Bread |
| No-Knead Cranberry Harvest Bread |
| Seed Bread (from Betty-Ann in Calgary) |
| Sweet Potato Bread (from Ellen in the United States) |
| Whole Wheat Bread (Wild Starter) 7/27/08 Blog |
| Whole Wheat Fruited Hearth Bread |
| Whole Wheat Muffins |
| Whole Wheat Orange Cinnamon Rolls |
| Whole Wheat Pizza Crust |
| Whole Wheat Pizza Dough 8/28/08 Blog |
| Whole Wheat Pizza Recipe |
| Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread |
| Whole Wheat Rolls |
| Savory Whole Wheat Rolls Recipe |
| Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread |
| Whole Wheat Sourdough Starter |
| Whole Wheat "Wild Yeast" Starter 7/20/08 Blog |
Whole grain flour is made from the entire wheat kernel. Whole grain breads are high in fiber which is important for many health concerns. High fiber consumption has indications in reducing heart disease, lowering cholesterol, decreasing risk of certain cancers, weight control and digestive health among other things.
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Sources:
Clayton, Bernard. New Complete Book of Breads. 2003. Simon & Schuster.
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Basic recipe for whole wheat bread using freshly milled grain. Recipe for wheat-free bread flour Learn more about wheat flours and whole grains.
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