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Whole wheat is one of the most versatile of the dark flours. Whole wheat 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.

This section includes a variety of whole grain bread recipes that incorporate a portion or all whole wheat flour to provide added nutrition and flavor.

Whole wheat flour makes breads with a coarse, firm, rough texture and a dark brown color. White whole wheat flour makes pale golden breads with a sweet taste and light texture that falls somewhere between the texture of whole wheat and white breads.

Spelt flour, kamut flour, and triticale flour can be used as an exact substitute for whole wheat flours in baking recipes, although the flavors are deeper and richer, and textures will vary slightly.

 

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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Sources:
Clayton, Bernard. New Complete Book of Breads. 2003. Simon & Schuster.
Hensperger, Beth. The Pleasure of Whole Grain Breads. 2000. Chronicle Books.
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