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Whole Grain Bread Recipes

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

Spelt, einkorn, emmer, and triticale flour can all be used as substitutes for whole wheat flour in bread-baking recipes, but the flavor will be deeper and richer, and the texture will vary slightly.

 Sourdough Einkorn Loaf

Sourdough Einkorn Bread


The Einkorn Sourdough bread in the photo above is made with home-milled whole grain Einkorn flour.  The sourdough starter is also made with  Einkorn flour.

 


 

 

Enjoy one of these whole grain bread recipes

Try some of the whole grain bread recipes listed below or, if you have a recipe to contribute, feel free to submit a bread recipe.

 

Irish Brown Bread

Basic Brown Soda Bread

This is a simple, wholesome loaf that is delicious eaten fresh with butter, cheese or with a bowl of homemade soup.

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Basic Whole Grain Bread Recipe

This basic recipe for whole wheat bread uses freshly milled whole wheat flour. The recipe makes about 5 loaves so this is a good weekend project.

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Buttermilk Wheat Biscuits

These nutritious wheat biscuits are made with buttermilk, whole wheat and all-purpose flour.

Whole Grain Emmer Challah

Challah - Whole Grain and Emmer with Apples

This challah, shaped like a turban, is a delicious Fall bread made with whole wheat, emmer, apples and honey.

Whole Wheat Cranberry Challah Challah - Whole Grain w/Cranberries (5-Strand) - Enjoy this Whole Grain Challah with Cranberries and Orange Zest.
Classic Whole Wheat Bread

Classic 100% Whole Wheat Bread

This 100% whole wheat recipe features the delightfully nutty taste of wheat in a fine-grained, moist loaf...

Cracked Wheat Bread

Cracked Wheat Bread

This cracked wheat bread recipe combines cracked wheat, whole wheat flour, oats and wheat germ with bread flour to make a very healthy and tasty loaf of bread.

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Cracked Wheat French Baguettes

These Cracked Wheat French Baguettes are best eaten fresh; maintain the crisp crust by storing unsliced bread uncovered at room temperature.

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Easy Wheat Biscuits

An easy wheat biscuit recipe for biscuits made with whole wheat and all-purpose flour for a lighter texture.

Easy Whole Wheat Bread

Easy Whole Wheat Bread

This easy and delicious whole wheat sandwich bread is made with buttermilk and honey and is also great toasted and served with marmalade or jam.

Einkorn Levain

Einkorn Levain

This bread is made with a levain of Einkorn flour and a mature sourdough culture.

Sourdough Einkorn Bread

Einkorn Sourdough Bread

Sourdough bread made with Einkorn flour and an Einkorn levain.

Einkorn Bread using an overnight sponge

Einkorn Whole Wheat Bread made with an overnight Sponge

This is a basic whole wheat bread using freshly milled Einkorn flour and an overnight sponge.

Five Grain Bread

Five Grain Bread with Pâte Fermentée

As the name suggests, this multigrain bread utilizes an overnight Pâte Fermentée (pre-ferment).

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Flax Seed Whole Wheat Bread (from Susie in NY)

A moist, sweet whole wheat bread with a crispy crust and soft smooth center.

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Flax and Whole Wheat Bread (from Marylou in MI)

Recipe for a tasty whole grain bread.

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Freshly Milled Whole Wheat Bread without the Heavy (from Nigel in UK)

If you've previously only been able to create heavy dense bread using milled whole wheat flour then you should find that you've now produced a lovely soft bread, with a decent top crust and light and fluffy crumb inside which is great for sandwiches.

HBin5 Master Loaf

Hearty Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf

I used the master dough from Healthy Bread in Five Minutes to make the Hearty Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf rather than the free-form artisan loaf.

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Honey Malt Pecan Whole Wheat Bread

This Honey Malt Pecan Whole Wheat Bread recipe was submitted by MM in Austin.

Honey Wheat Bread

Honey Wheat Bread

Make this honey wheat bread into a loaf and enjoy it toasted with butter or jam. Or, make a batch of dinner rolls for dinner tonight.

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Irish Brown Bread

This is a traditional Irish Brown Bread recipe that is made with just flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk.

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Irish Wheaten Bread

This wheaten bread is a yeast-raised version of traditional Irish brown soda bread that requires no kneading.

Light Wheat Bread

Light Wheat Bread

The blend of bread flour and whole wheat flour in this Light Wheat Bread makes it great for sandwiches and toasting.

Mainville Family Bread Recipe

Mainville Family Bread Recipe (from Robert in Wilmington)

The buns are the perfect serving size for sandwiches and hamburgers, or simply a roll with dinner, and they make delightful toast as well.

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Multigrain Bread

This hearty and healthy multigrain bread is made with steel-cut oats, seven-grain cereal, wheat bran, oat bran, barley flour, spelt flour, all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour.

Multigrain Black Bean Bread

Multigrain Black Bean Bread

This Multigrain Black Bean Bread is a dense, yeast bread that has a slight quick bread texture.

You might enjoy some Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto with this bread. Or try the Gourmet Turmeric Sauce as a topping or sandwich spread.

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Multi-Seed Whole Wheat Bread

This delicious Multi-Seed Whole Wheat Bread can be made completely in the bread machine. Or, mix it in the bread machine, shape it by hand and put it in a loaf pan, then bake it in the conventional oven.

Cranberry Harvest Bread

No-Knead Cranberry Harvest Bread

Plan ahead for this easy no-knead bread—an overnight or all-day rise gives it terrific flavor. For the best crust, bake in a ceramic bread crock, or a long stoneware baker.

No Knead Whole Wheat Bread

No-Knead 100% Whole Wheat Bread

This 100% Whole Wheat Bread isn’t kneaded; instead, the soft dough is simply beaten in a bowl for several minutes, then scooped into a bread pan.

Oatmeal Breads Oatmeal Bread Recipes

 

Potatoes lend moisture as well as flavor to breads which helps the keeping quality of breads.

 

 

 

 
Rustic Cracked Wheat Bread

Rustic Cracked Wheat Bread

This is a very easy and tasty recipe. It is not 100% whole wheat but the mixture of cracked wheat, whole wheat and bread flour makes it a very nutritious bread.

Rustic Whole Wheat Bread

Rustic European Whole Wheat Loaf

This rustic European-style lLoaf includes whole wheat flour and walnuts. The bread is round shaped and slightly porous.

Marbled Rye Bread

Rye Bread Recipes

Rye is hardier than wheat and resistant to cold. It is similar to wheat nutritionally, but when added to dough, it makes the bread denser, moister, darker, and better-keeping than an all-wheat bread.

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Seed Bread (from Betty-Ann in Calgary)

My family enjoys sandwiches made with hearty, granary-style bread. I love the fact that I know exactly what is in my bread, how healthy it is for all of us, and that it contains no preservatives!

Spelt Bread

Spelt Bread Recipes

Spelt flour can be used as an exact substitute for whole wheat flour in baking recipes, although the flavor will be deeper and richer, and the texture will vary slightly.

Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Spiced Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread

This whole wheat pumpkin bread was adapted from one of my favorite white flour pumpkin bread recipes - Spiced Pumpkin Nut Bread. It is a very moist loaf with a delicate spice flavor.

Sprouted Wheat Bread

Sprouted Breads

Using sprouted wheat in breads greatly enhances the nutrition and digestibility of wheat because the body processes sprouted wheat more like a vegetable than a grain.

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Sweet Potato Bread (from Ellen in the United States)

This Sweet Potato Bread recipe always gets RAVE reviews and even from folks who don't like whole wheat bread.

Tartine Whole Wheat Bread

Tartine Whole Wheat Bread

This bread is similar to Tartine Country Bread but uses a greater proportion of whole wheat flour to white all-purpose flour.

Whole Grain Country Bread

Whole Grain Country Bread

This recipe is based on whole wheat flour, but can be adapted to different grains (barley, rye, oats, spelt), as long as one-half of the mixture is wheat flour to ensure a light, airy texture.

Oatmeal Waffles

Whole Grain Oatmeal Waffles

The combination of oatmeal and whole wheat makes these waffles very nutritious. They taste especially good topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Whole Grain Pancakes

Wholegrain Homemade Pancake Mix

These pancakes are not quite 100% whole-grain, but they are delicious and feature the sweet-nutty combination of oats and wheat.

Fruit Filled Pinwheels Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Pinwheels - This dough, made with a large percentage of whole wheat flour, is very flavorful with the addition of dried cranberries and orange zest.
Banana Pecan Whole Wheat

Whole Wheat Banana Bread

This easy recipe for whole wheat banana bread is made completely in the bread machine.

Whole Wheat Batter Bread

Whole Wheat Batter Bread

This wholesome 100% Whole Wheat Batter Bread is beaten rather than kneaded.

Let the mixer do the work for you while you enjoy this healthy bread.

No Knead Whole Wheat Bread

Whole Wheat Batter Bread

This wheaty and chewy all-whole-wheat loaf is a batter bread that is not kneaded.

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100% Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine)

This is a 100% whole wheat bread that can be made completely in your bread machine.

Whole Wheat Bread Bowls

Whole Wheat Bread Bowls

For a comforting meal, fill these bowls with a healthy vegetable stew or a hearty chili.

Whole Wheat Challah

Whole Wheat Challah

This version uses a combination of whole wheat flour and white flour to make a beautiful and tender multigrain braid.

Cinnamon Raisin Bagels Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Bagels - These bagels are made with the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes master dough.
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Bread

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread

The bread can be made completely in the bread machine or, make the dough in the bread machine, then transfer the dough to loaf pans for the final rising, and bake them in the conventional oven.

Whole Wheat Dill Bread

Whole Wheat Dill Bread

This whole wheat dill bread recipe provides the goodness of whole wheat with a twist of dill! It's delicious with soups, or use in sandwiches.

Fruited Hearth Bread

Whole Wheat Fruited Hearth Bread

Try this whole wheat version of a fruited hearth bread. The dough can be formed into a braid or in the shape of traditional Panettone bread.

Whole Wheat Holiday Loaf

Whole Wheat Holiday Loaves

Holiday breads are traditionally made using white flour, sugar and dairy products. These holiday loaves are made with 100% whole wheat and contain no dairy products. The loaves are dark and chewy with an exceptional flavor.

Whole Wheat Muffins

Whole Wheat Muffins

This is a good basic recipe for whole wheat muffins. Not only do these muffins taste good ... they are good for you.

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls

Whole Wheat Orange Cinnamon Rolls

This is a healthier recipe for cinnamon rolls. This version uses whole wheat flour and honey. Try a batch of these rolls with your Holiday brunch!

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole Wheat Pancakes

These whole wheat pancakes make a delicious and healthy breakfast! For extra nutrition and fiber, top the pancakes with hot, chunky, spiced applesauce or thick fruit sauce.

Whole Wheat Pilgrim Scones

Whole Wheat Pilgrim Scones

The combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, honey, buttermilk and raisins makes these scones delicious as well as nutritious.

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Try this easy and quick recipe for a nutritious, 100 percent whole wheat pizza crust.

Whole Wheat Pizza

Whole Wheat Pizza

If you're looking for a versatile whole wheat pizza crust that is fairly easy to make and actually tastes good, this one fits the bill.

Whole Wheat Pizza

Whole Wheat Pizza Recipe

This whole wheat pizza recipe is the perfect foundation for a healthier pizza.

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread

This pumpkin bread recipe that is made with 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 unbleached flour. Chopped nuts and raisins are added for extra flavor and texture.

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Whole Wheat Rolls

These whole wheat rolls provide a very good source of fiber. The recipe uses mostly whole wheat flour along with some all-purpose flour to help the rolls rise.

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Savory Whole Wheat Rolls Recipe

These savory herb rolls are made with whole wheat flour so they provide a good source of fiber. Wheat gluten is added to help the rolls rise.

Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

This whole wheat sandwich bread is the ideal everyday bread. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, and French toast or grilled cheese sandwiches.

Whole Wheat Bread in Clay Pot

Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread (using a wild starter)

This is a basic, versatile whole wheat loaf that can be made into many shapes and can be made with either a biga or wild yeast starter.

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Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread (Bread Machine)

This whole wheat sourdough bread recipe is the ideal answer for those who are looking for whole wheat nutrition and low sugar. The dough can be used either to make loaves or to shape into sandwich or dinner rolls.

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Whole Wheat Sourdough Starter

This is the whole wheat starter to be used with the whole wheat sourdough bread machine bread (above).

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Whole Wheat Sourdough Starter (from Amanda in Atlanta)

A whole wheat sourdough starter recipe that uses a mixture of organic rye flour and sprouted wheat flour.

Whole Wheat Toast Bread

Whole Wheat Toast Bread

This delicious whole wheat toast bread is made with a whole wheat sponge, rye flour and white bread flour.

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Whole Wheat Waffles

If you are trying to add extra fiber to your family’s diet, these whole wheat waffles are a tasty place to start.

Whole Wheat Walnut Bread

Whole Wheat Walnut Bread

These 100% whole wheat loaves are moist, open-textured, and rich with nuts. This bread goes well with any meal or occasion but is especially good for breakfast or brunch.

Whole Wheat Starter

Whole Wheat "Wild Yeast" Starter

A w hole wheat sourdough or "wild yeast" starter for use in whole wheat bread. You could also use a regular sourdough starter and convert it to a whole wheat starter if you prefer.


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Savory Millet Loaf   I created this recipe because I wanted to add a tasty, moist millet dish to my diet. Ingredients 1 cup millet 3 cups fresh...

Freshly Milled Whole Wheat Bread
Without The Heavy!
  When I first got a grain mill and started making bread it seemed impossible to get anything light and fluffy. Everything was full of flavour but the crumb...

Multi-Seed Whole Wheat Bread
in Bread Machine
  This delicious Multi-Seed Whole Wheat Bread can be made completely in the bread machine. Or, mix it in the bread machine, shape it by hand and put it in...

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   Recipe revised: 4/12/2012 This dense, yeast bread has a slight quick bread texture. Therefore, I usually slice any remaining loaf before storing it...

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 cup flax...

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 warm water...


 


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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