Light and Healthy 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Submitted by KristenErinM

"this is wonderful! it rises nicely and isn't too heavy."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon natural applesauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup wheat gluten
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

directions

1. combine all ingredients and mix.
2. knead for about 15 minutes.
3. place in bowl sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
4. cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray.
5. cover with hot damp kitchen towel and let rise for about 2 hours.
6. shape in loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray and cover as above.
7. let rise for 1-2 hours.
8. bake 350 for 30-40 minute until top is nicely browned.
9. yum!

Reviews

[benfaust]

My wife and I had to look through a ton of bread recipes to find one with instructions for making it by hand (we don't have a bread maker and don't want one). This recipe is simple, has no oil or dairy (we just used a non-stick bread pan, and not spraying the kneading bowl didn't cause any problems), and it tastes great! This is now in our permanent recipe list.

 

[WisconsinGirl]

Bread has a great flavor and texture, but it tops out of a two pound bread machine. Ideal if you are baking by hand, but I don't have the time.