Whole Grain Wheat Bread

aimbrulee's Note:

I got this recipe from a Martha Stewart magazine. It is so delicious, great for sandwiches and toast. I have even made whole grain french toast with this and it's awesome.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 16

Yield: 1.0 loaf

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 4 tablespoons wheat bran
• 3/4 cup warm whole milk (110 degrees approx)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dry yeast (or 2 packets)
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• 3 tablespoons oats
• 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour (more if needed)

Directions:

1. In a bowl stir the Whole wheat flour, bran, and 1 1/4 cups of water. Let it sit for 30 minute.
2. In a bowl or glass measure, stir the warm milk and 1 TBSP white sugar until sugar dissolves, add yeast and stir, let stand until foamy (5 min).
3. In mixer bowl, mix together the whole wheat mixture, milk mixture, brown sugar , cornmeal, oats, flaxseed, and salt.
4. Add 2 1/2 cups bread flour, and mix in the mixer with dough hook attatchment 5-7 minute Add a little more flour as needed if the dough is sticky.
5. Form into a ball by folding sides underneath. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size.
6. Punch down dough and dump out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold top edge up and into the center of the dough. Continue with the other three sides until you have formed a rectangle.
7. Then begin to roll into a log pinching into itself as you go. Pinch the seam, and fold the ends undereath, and place into a greased loaf pan. Brush the top with water and sprinkle with oats and bran. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minute.

Reviews

[Chef #959018]

Looks like an awesome bread to make,and this one I can"t wait to try. 4 STARS