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Whole Wheat Bread in the Bread Machine
"I am the official breadmaker in our household. I developed this recipe to meet Jenny's longing for 100% whole wheat bread that was not too brick-like. Gluten flour, Vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid) and lecithin granules can all be found at bulk or health food stores that cater to bakers. They are dough conditioners that allow organic or stone ground whole wheat flour to make a reasonably light loaf. Of course, it will still not be as light as commercial white loaves - you wouldn't want it to be! Be sure to use hard, or bread, flour, and not a soft pastry type flour."
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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16
ingredients
- 1 3⁄4 cups water
- 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons lecithin granules
- 4 1⁄4 cups hard whole wheat flour
- 1⁄3 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons skim milk powder
- 1⁄3 cup gluten flour
- 1⁄4 teaspoon vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons yeast
directions
- Place all the ingredients in a bread machine with a 2 lb loaf capacity.
- Put the ingredients into the pan more-or-less in the order given- wet ingredients first, yeast last.
- This will allow you to use a timer if desired.
- Use the whole wheat setting on the bread machine to bake the bread.
- (cooking times will vary according to your bread machine)
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Reviews
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first time I made this in the abm I had to take it out, shape it into a loaf and bake it in the oven, because when I turned around just to look at the bread machine, this "thing" had risen and pushed the top open by at least 3 inches!!! That is one light loaf of bread! Even after I baked it the loaf rose so high it wouldn't fit into the recycled bread bag I use to store my bread. This time I reduced the gluten to a scant tablespoon and I still had dough to make a second mini-loaf. I deleted every other whole wheat bread recipe from my bread cookbook- I think that says it all. You won't be sorry you made this!!! Oh, and I also added about 1/2 cup or less of flax seed, just because we like "seedy" bread--still light and fluffy. Not like air bread- just a great whole grain loaf. BTW-my father was a baker and I have been making bread for more than 45 years, so I have tried my share of different bread recipes. This is far and away the best -
Best whole wheat recipe I've tried so far in my bread machine. Excellent texture and color, very nicely browned, doesn't crumble when sliced. It rose nicely, almost reaching the top of the 2 lb.-machine interior. I omitted the lecithin, because it is so expensive, with excellent results. Vitamin C powder is a nice addition for the vitamin factor, but also because it strengthens the gluten and helps the bread to rise. -
This is the best bread I have made so far!! I used 100% stone ground whole wheat flour, and left out the lecithin snd vitamin C powder. I found I had to add more water (over 1/4 cup) during the knead to get the dough to the right consitantcy. I used the dough cycle and finished baking (2 loaves ) in the oven, 350 for 27 min.
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wow...WOW!!! The whole family agrees-this bread is DA BOMB!!! Thank you, sir, and thank you, Jenny! I made a few adjustments based on other reviews. Decreased water to 1 1/3 cup , used 1/3 cup oil, 1/3 c brown sugar, 4 c WW flour and 4 t vital wheat gluten with vitamin C and 2 3/4 t yeast. My family does not like bread made with milk, dry or otherwise, and I was too lazy to seek out lecithin, which my understanding is that it makes the bread last longer and we don't have a problem with that in this house. I highly recommend checking the consistency of your dough at the 8 minute mark on your machine as you can see whether you need a little more flour or a little more water. I did have to make minor adjustments the first time I made this. I made another loaf right away and didn't have enough WW flour so I added 1 cup bread flour and it was light and fluffy and beautiful and everything a loaf of whole wheat bread should be...my daughter took a big slab, some butter and honey to the table and called it a day. THANK YOU!!! -
I just had to write a review because I couldn't look at the previous comment anymore! I use this recipe as my primary bread recipe and I am a seasoned bread baker. It is awesome! The whole family, and anyone else who tries it loves it too! Soooo light and fluffy! I have used some molasses in with the 1/3 cup brown sugar and that gives it a nice taste too. Perfect as is though. I LOVE L.O.V.E this recipe! Yay! oh, ps. I bake mine in the oven (for shape) 350 for 40 min.
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This has become our everyday bread. Only changes I make are: use plain soymilk instead of milk powder/water, skip the lecithin and the vitamin c (it's in my gluten flour) and only 1 t salt. I make it in my machine to save time. On days when I'm in and out, I don't have to worry about getting home to pull out the dough shape it, rise it, etc. I hit the button and 4 hrs and 20 min later, it's done and no one complains about the shape or the whole in the last few slices. -
I LOVE this bread- I do use milk instead of the water, and skim milk powder, but even without the vitamin c, it is a great sandwich bread. I add honey, and lower the oil a little, just when I am wanting a loaf for the-best-toast- ever! Definately worth trying, very simple, and goes together like a dream
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This is our everyday sandwich bread. I have tried the recipe with honey instead of brown sugar but it really changes the bread. I think it is much better with b. sugar. We really like this bread and after eating it everyday for weeks I did not have time to make a loaf and bought a loaf of the store bought bread we used to eat and I cant believe I ever thought the store bought stuff was good. Thanks for the great recipe. -
I am another person who would give this bread 10 stars if I could. I did make a few changes to it however. I used honey instead of brown sugar, no lecithin, and the Vitamin C was in my Gluten. I used regular King Arthur Stone Ground Whole Wheat. I also used Smart Balance Oil. This bread has a fantastic texture. It is not "heavy" at all, and makes a delightful sandwich, toast etc. I have made this once a day since I found it. (Large Family, thank goodness for bread machines!) I also baked it in the oven ( I don't like my bread machine's bread pan.) at 350 for 40 minutes. -
This recipe is outstanding. For anyone having trouble finding Vit C powder, just crush a chewable vit C from WalMart. I also ground my own flour which made it even lighter, cut the oil and sweetener in half and used honey instead of sugar. Has become our standard with consistent quality and wonderful soft texture encased in a nice crust.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
karlsanders
Canada
I live in the wilds of Southern Ontario in a small blue collar town - somewhere near that note on the map - "here be dragons". Ok there haven't been any dragons seen around here for weeks! My goals are early retirement, air that is breathable, and a somewhat warmer climate.
Officially - I'm the bread maker. In past lives I have helped run a company that made organic baking mixes.
