Whole wheat is one of the most versatile of the dark flours. 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 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 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.
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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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Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto This Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto recipe is from the internet, but with several of my alterations (including the substitution of pumpkin seeds). It goes ...
Multigrain Black Bean Bread
You might enjoy some Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto with this bread.
Ingredients:
(t=teaspoon, T=tablespoon, C=cup)
1 16oz pkg Hodgson Mill ...
Flax Seed Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients:
1 1/8 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup honey
2 cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
1/4 ...
Whole Wheat Bread
Stir together -
51/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup multi-grain cereal (use Red River Cereal)
3 Tbsp. quick rise yeast
Beat together -
5 cups ...
Sweet Potato Bread 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!...
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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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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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