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Healthy Whole Grain Bread Recipes

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.

Whole Grain Breads

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

What are the benefits of whole grains?

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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For years I tried to make whole wheat bread and listened to "Bread Czars" at how much it was a complex skill and how it took all day. (Or even 24 hours!...